La Huerta, NM Demographics
A map of La Huerta's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,002 | 69.2% |
Hispanic | 360 | 24.9% |
Multiracial | 52 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 27 | 1.9% |
Asian | 7 | 0.5% |
Black | 0 | 0.0% |
La Huerta, New Mexico had a population of 1,448 in 2020. It was 69.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 24.9% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Huerta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Huerta is the 117th 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 Huerta's White Population
1,002 residents of La Huerta identify as White, or 69.2%. This makes the White share of the population of La Huerta considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Huerta is ranked #100 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Huerta is more White than neighboring Carlsbad (42.3% White), Livingston Wheeler (39.4% White), Happy Valley (54.3% White), Loving (19.1% White), and Malaga (19.6% White).
La Huerta's Black Population
0 residents of La Huerta identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Huerta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Huerta is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Huerta is less Black than neighboring Carlsbad (1.9% Black), Livingston Wheeler (0.3% Black), Happy Valley (0.6% Black), Loving (0.6% Black), and Malaga (0.9% Black).
La Huerta's Asian Population
7 residents of La Huerta identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Huerta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Huerta is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Huerta is more Asian than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (0.1% Asian), Happy Valley (0% Asian), and Malaga (0% Asian). La Huerta is less Asian than neighboring Carlsbad (1.3% Asian), and Loving (0.6% Asian).
La Huerta's Hispanic Population
360 residents of La Huerta identify as Hispanic, or 24.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Huerta considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Huerta is ranked #321 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Huerta is less Hispanic than neighboring Carlsbad (50.6% Hispanic), Livingston Wheeler (52.8% Hispanic), Happy Valley (38.9% Hispanic), Loving (78.1% Hispanic), and Malaga (79.5% Hispanic).
La Huerta's Native American/Other Population
27 residents of La Huerta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Huerta 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 Huerta is ranked #267 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Huerta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carlsbad (1.4% Native American/Other), Happy Valley (1.6% Native American/Other), Loving (1.1% Native American/Other), and Malaga (0% Native American/Other). La Huerta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (2.9% Native American/Other).
La Huerta's Multiracial Population
52 residents of La Huerta identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Huerta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Huerta is ranked #131 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Huerta is more Multiracial than neighboring Carlsbad (2.4% Multiracial), Loving (0.5% Multiracial), and Malaga (0% Multiracial). La Huerta is less Multiracial than neighboring Livingston Wheeler (4.5% Multiracial), and Happy Valley (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.