Chama, NM Demographics

A map of Chama's Population by Race

Chama, New Mexico had a population of 917 in 2020. It was 27.0% White, 1.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 69.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chama, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Chama is the 173rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chama's White Population

248 residents of Chama identify as White, or 27.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Chama slightly less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Chama is ranked #303 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chama is more White than neighboring Brazos (0% White), Los Ojos (17.5% White), Ensenada (12.1% White), Tierra Amarilla (16.8% White), and Lumberton (2.9% White).

Chama's Black Population

10 residents of Chama identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chama roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Chama is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chama is more Black than neighboring Brazos (0% Black), Los Ojos (0% Black), Ensenada (0% Black), Tierra Amarilla (0% Black), and Lumberton (0% Black).

Chama's Asian Population

5 residents of Chama identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chama roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Chama is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chama is more Asian than neighboring Brazos (0% Asian), Ensenada (0% Asian), and Tierra Amarilla (0.3% Asian). Chama is less Asian than neighboring Los Ojos (1% Asian), and Lumberton (2.9% Asian).

Chama's Hispanic Population

633 residents of Chama identify as Hispanic, or 69.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chama considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Chama is ranked #134 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chama is more Hispanic than neighboring Lumberton (68.6% Hispanic). Chama is less Hispanic than neighboring Brazos (93.5% Hispanic), Los Ojos (81.4% Hispanic), Ensenada (86% Hispanic), and Tierra Amarilla (79.1% Hispanic).

Chama's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Chama identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chama slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Chama is ranked #424 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chama is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Ojos (0% Native American/Other), and Ensenada (0% Native American/Other). Chama is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brazos (3.2% Native American/Other), Tierra Amarilla (2.7% Native American/Other), and Lumberton (25.7% Native American/Other).

Chama's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Chama identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chama roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Chama is ranked #310 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chama is more Multiracial than neighboring Los Ojos (0% Multiracial), Tierra Amarilla (1% Multiracial), and Lumberton (0% Multiracial). Chama is less Multiracial than neighboring Brazos (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.