Gila, NM Demographics

A map of Gila's Population by Race

Gila, New Mexico had a population of 285 in 2020. It was 71.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 21.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gila, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gila is the 308th 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).

Gila's White Population

203 residents of Gila identify as White, or 71.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Gila considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gila is ranked #90 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gila is more White than neighboring Redrock (0% White), Little Walnut Village (61.6% White), and Silver City (42.5% White). Gila is less White than neighboring Cliff (84.2% White), and Buckhorn (89% White).

Gila's Black Population

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

Gila is less Black than neighboring Little Walnut Village (0.5% Black), and Silver City (1.6% Black).

Gila's Asian Population

1 residents of Gila identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gila roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gila is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gila is more Asian than neighboring Buckhorn (0% Asian), and Redrock (0% Asian). Gila is less Asian than neighboring Little Walnut Village (1.1% Asian), and Silver City (1.2% Asian).

Gila's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Gila identify as Hispanic, or 21.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gila considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gila is ranked #347 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gila is more Hispanic than neighboring Cliff (9.5% Hispanic), and Buckhorn (7.6% Hispanic). Gila is less Hispanic than neighboring Redrock (100% Hispanic), Little Walnut Village (31.5% Hispanic), and Silver City (50.3% Hispanic).

Gila's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Gila identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gila 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, Gila is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gila is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cliff (0.7% Native American/Other), Buckhorn (1.2% Native American/Other), Redrock (0% Native American/Other), Little Walnut Village (1.4% Native American/Other), and Silver City (1.5% Native American/Other).

Gila's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Gila identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gila roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Gila is ranked #68 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gila is more Multiracial than neighboring Buckhorn (2.3% Multiracial), Redrock (0% Multiracial), Little Walnut Village (3.8% Multiracial), and Silver City (3% Multiracial). Gila is less Multiracial than neighboring Cliff (5.3% Multiracial).

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