Census Dots

La Cienega, NM Demographics

A map of La Cienega's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
Hispanic
2,92275.2%
White
82121.1%
Native American/Other
541.4%
Multiracial
521.3%
Asian
250.6%
Black
110.3%

La Cienega, New Mexico had a population of 3,885 in 2020. It was 21.1% White, 0.3% Black, 0.6% Asian, 75.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Cienega, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Cienega is the 55th 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).

La Cienega's White Population

821 residents of La Cienega identify as White, or 21.1%. This makes the White share of the population of La Cienega less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Cienega is ranked #330 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

La Cienega is more White than neighboring Valle Vista (9.8% White), Agua Fria (18% White), and La Bajada (15.4% White). La Cienega is less White than neighboring Tres Arroyos (62.6% White), and Las Campanas (86.3% White).

La Cienega's Black Population

11 residents of La Cienega identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Cienega roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Cienega is ranked #223 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

La Cienega is more Black than neighboring Valle Vista (0.2% Black), and La Bajada (0% Black). La Cienega is less Black than neighboring Tres Arroyos (0.4% Black), and Las Campanas (1% Black).

La Cienega's Asian Population

25 residents of La Cienega identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Cienega roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Cienega is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

La Cienega is more Asian than neighboring Valle Vista (0.1% Asian), Agua Fria (0.5% Asian), and La Bajada (0% Asian). La Cienega is less Asian than neighboring Tres Arroyos (1.9% Asian), and Las Campanas (1.1% Asian).

La Cienega's Hispanic Population

2,922 residents of La Cienega identify as Hispanic, or 75.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Cienega considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Cienega is ranked #107 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

La Cienega is more Hispanic than neighboring Tres Arroyos (31.7% Hispanic), La Bajada (73.1% Hispanic), and Las Campanas (7.7% Hispanic). La Cienega is less Hispanic than neighboring Valle Vista (85.6% Hispanic), and Agua Fria (77.9% Hispanic).

La Cienega's Native American/Other Population

54 residents of La Cienega identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Cienega 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, La Cienega is ranked #315 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

La Cienega is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Bajada (0% Native American/Other), and Las Campanas (0.8% Native American/Other). La Cienega is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valle Vista (1.9% Native American/Other), Tres Arroyos (1.6% Native American/Other), and Agua Fria (1.5% Native American/Other).

La Cienega's Multiracial Population

52 residents of La Cienega identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Cienega roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Cienega is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

La Cienega is less Multiracial than neighboring Valle Vista (2.4% Multiracial), Tres Arroyos (1.8% Multiracial), Agua Fria (1.7% Multiracial), La Bajada (11.5% Multiracial), and Las Campanas (3.2% Multiracial).

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