Dulce, NM Demographics

A map of Dulce's Population by Race

Dulce, New Mexico had a population of 2,788 in 2020. It was 1.7% White, 0.9% Black, 1.6% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic, 83.0% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dulce, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Dulce is the 68th 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).

Dulce's White Population

47 residents of Dulce identify as White, or 1.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Dulce considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Dulce is ranked #477 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Dulce is more White than neighboring Brazos (0% White). Dulce is less White than neighboring Lumberton (2.9% White), Pagosa Springs (56.9% White), Chama (27% White), and Arboles (66.6% White).

Dulce's Black Population

25 residents of Dulce identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dulce roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Dulce is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Dulce is more Black than neighboring Lumberton (0% Black), Pagosa Springs (0.6% Black), Arboles (0% Black), and Brazos (0% Black). Dulce is less Black than neighboring Chama (1.1% Black).

Dulce's Asian Population

45 residents of Dulce identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dulce roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Dulce is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Dulce is more Asian than neighboring Pagosa Springs (1.2% Asian), Chama (0.5% Asian), Arboles (0.3% Asian), and Brazos (0% Asian). Dulce is less Asian than neighboring Lumberton (2.9% Asian).

Dulce's Hispanic Population

315 residents of Dulce identify as Hispanic, or 11.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dulce considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Dulce is ranked #417 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Dulce is less Hispanic than neighboring Lumberton (68.6% Hispanic), Pagosa Springs (33.3% Hispanic), Chama (69% Hispanic), Arboles (24.7% Hispanic), and Brazos (93.5% Hispanic).

Dulce's Native American/Other Population

2,315 residents of Dulce identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 83.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dulce considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Dulce is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Dulce is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lumberton (25.7% Native American/Other), Pagosa Springs (3.4% Native American/Other), Chama (0.4% Native American/Other), Arboles (5.8% Native American/Other), and Brazos (3.2% Native American/Other).

Dulce's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Dulce identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dulce roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Dulce is ranked #352 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Dulce is more Multiracial than neighboring Lumberton (0% Multiracial). Dulce is less Multiracial than neighboring Pagosa Springs (4.6% Multiracial), Chama (1.9% Multiracial), Arboles (2.6% Multiracial), and Brazos (3.2% Multiracial).

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