Clovis, NM Demographics

A map of Clovis's Population by Race

Clovis, New Mexico had a population of 38,567 in 2020. It was 40.6% White, 5.9% Black, 1.7% Asian, 47.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clovis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clovis is the 8th 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).

Clovis's White Population

15,669 residents of Clovis identify as White, or 40.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Clovis roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clovis is ranked #221 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clovis is more White than neighboring Texico (31.1% White), and Bovina (12.8% White). Clovis is less White than neighboring Cannon AFB (56% White), Farwell (52.5% White), and Portales (44% White).

Clovis's Black Population

2,294 residents of Clovis identify as Black, or 5.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clovis roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clovis is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clovis is more Black than neighboring Texico (2.8% Black), Farwell (0.6% Black), Portales (3.1% Black), and Bovina (1% Black). Clovis is less Black than neighboring Cannon AFB (7.6% Black).

Clovis's Asian Population

657 residents of Clovis identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clovis roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clovis is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clovis is more Asian than neighboring Texico (0.3% Asian), Farwell (0.2% Asian), Portales (1.3% Asian), and Bovina (0% Asian). Clovis is less Asian than neighboring Cannon AFB (2.1% Asian).

Clovis's Hispanic Population

18,152 residents of Clovis identify as Hispanic, or 47.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clovis roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clovis is ranked #244 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clovis is more Hispanic than neighboring Cannon AFB (24.6% Hispanic), Farwell (45.9% Hispanic), and Portales (46.7% Hispanic). Clovis is less Hispanic than neighboring Texico (61.6% Hispanic), and Bovina (85.9% Hispanic).

Clovis's Native American/Other Population

390 residents of Clovis identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clovis 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, Clovis is ranked #362 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clovis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cannon AFB (0.8% Native American/Other), Texico (0.6% Native American/Other), Farwell (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bovina (0.1% Native American/Other). Clovis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Portales (1.8% Native American/Other).

Clovis's Multiracial Population

1,405 residents of Clovis identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clovis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clovis is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clovis is more Multiracial than neighboring Farwell (0.6% Multiracial), Portales (3.2% Multiracial), and Bovina (0.2% Multiracial). Clovis is less Multiracial than neighboring Cannon AFB (9% Multiracial).

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