Laguna, NM Demographics

A map of Laguna's Population by Race

Laguna, New Mexico had a population of 1,282 in 2020. It was 0.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 93.8% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laguna, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Laguna is the 129th 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).

Laguna's White Population

5 residents of Laguna identify as White, or 0.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Laguna considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Laguna is ranked #503 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laguna is more White than neighboring Mesita (0% White). Laguna is less White than neighboring Paraje (1% White), Encinal (1% White), Paguate (0.6% White), and Seama (0.8% White).

Laguna's Black Population

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

Laguna's Asian Population

2 residents of Laguna identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laguna roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Laguna is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laguna is more Asian than neighboring Paraje (0% Asian), Encinal (0% Asian), Mesita (0% Asian), Paguate (0% Asian), and Seama (0% Asian).

Laguna's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Laguna identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laguna considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Laguna is ranked #470 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laguna is more Hispanic than neighboring Paraje (1.8% Hispanic), Mesita (2.4% Hispanic), and Paguate (2.3% Hispanic). Laguna is less Hispanic than neighboring Seama (5.9% Hispanic).

Laguna's Native American/Other Population

1,202 residents of Laguna identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 93.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laguna considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Laguna is ranked #35 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laguna is more Native American/Other than neighboring Encinal (92.8% Native American/Other), and Seama (92.5% Native American/Other). Laguna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paraje (95.6% Native American/Other), Mesita (95.7% Native American/Other), and Paguate (96.8% Native American/Other).

Laguna's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Laguna identify as Multiracial, or 0.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laguna roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Laguna is ranked #415 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laguna is more Multiracial than neighboring Paguate (0.2% Multiracial), and Seama (0.8% Multiracial). Laguna is less Multiracial than neighboring Paraje (1.6% Multiracial), Encinal (1.4% Multiracial), and Mesita (1.9% Multiracial).

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