Elida, NM Demographics

A map of Elida's Population by Race

Elida, New Mexico had a population of 166 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 24.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elida, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Elida is the 378th 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).

Elida's White Population

120 residents of Elida identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Elida considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Elida is ranked #84 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elida is more White than neighboring Dora (63.2% White), Portales (44% White), and Causey (54.4% White). Elida is less White than neighboring Floyd (79.1% White).

Elida's Black Population

0 residents of Elida identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elida roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Elida is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elida is less Black than neighboring Portales (3.1% Black).

Elida's Asian Population

0 residents of Elida identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elida roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Elida is ranked #289 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elida is less Asian than neighboring Portales (1.3% Asian), and Melrose (0.2% Asian).

Elida's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Elida identify as Hispanic, or 24.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elida considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Elida is ranked #325 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elida is more Hispanic than neighboring Floyd (18.6% Hispanic), and Melrose (20.7% Hispanic). Elida is less Hispanic than neighboring Dora (35% Hispanic), Portales (46.7% Hispanic), and Causey (39.7% Hispanic).

Elida's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Elida identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elida 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, Elida is ranked #281 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elida is more Native American/Other than neighboring Floyd (0% Native American/Other), Dora (0.9% Native American/Other), Melrose (1.3% Native American/Other), and Causey (1.5% Native American/Other).

Elida's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Elida identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elida roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Elida is ranked #321 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elida is more Multiracial than neighboring Dora (0.9% Multiracial). Elida is less Multiracial than neighboring Floyd (2.3% Multiracial), Portales (3.2% Multiracial), Melrose (5.5% Multiracial), and Causey (4.4% Multiracial).

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