Española, NM Demographics

A map of Española's Population by Race

Española, New Mexico had a population of 10,526 in 2020. It was 10.8% White, 0.6% Black, 1.3% Asian, 83.4% Hispanic, 3.2% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Española, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Española is the 23rd 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).

Española's White Population

1,136 residents of Española identify as White, or 10.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Española considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Española is ranked #409 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Española is more White than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (2.6% White), Ohkay Owingeh (2.6% White), and San Jose (6.7% White). Española is less White than neighboring Santa Cruz (14.7% White), and Sombrillo (45.2% White).

Española's Black Population

60 residents of Española identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Española roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Española is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Española is more Black than neighboring Santa Cruz (0% Black), Santa Clara Pueblo (0% Black), Sombrillo (0% Black), Ohkay Owingeh (0.4% Black), and San Jose (0.1% Black).

Española's Asian Population

132 residents of Española identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Española roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Española is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Española is more Asian than neighboring Santa Cruz (0.7% Asian), Santa Clara Pueblo (0.1% Asian), Ohkay Owingeh (0.2% Asian), and San Jose (0% Asian). Española is less Asian than neighboring Sombrillo (3.5% Asian).

Española's Hispanic Population

8,775 residents of Española identify as Hispanic, or 83.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Española considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Española is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Española is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Cruz (82% Hispanic), Santa Clara Pueblo (18.4% Hispanic), Sombrillo (49% Hispanic), and Ohkay Owingeh (18.3% Hispanic). Española is less Hispanic than neighboring San Jose (87.8% Hispanic).

Española's Native American/Other Population

338 residents of Española identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Española 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, Española is ranked #194 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Española is more Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Cruz (1.9% Native American/Other), Sombrillo (0.6% Native American/Other), and San Jose (3% Native American/Other). Española is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (77.6% Native American/Other), and Ohkay Owingeh (77% Native American/Other).

Española's Multiracial Population

85 residents of Española identify as Multiracial, or 0.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Española roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Española is ranked #428 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Española is more Multiracial than neighboring Santa Cruz (0.7% Multiracial). Española is less Multiracial than neighboring Santa Clara Pueblo (1.3% Multiracial), Sombrillo (1.7% Multiracial), Ohkay Owingeh (1.5% Multiracial), and San Jose (2.4% Multiracial).

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