Lake Valley, NM Demographics

A map of Lake Valley's Population by Race

Lake Valley, New Mexico had a population of 73 in 2020. It was 19.2% White, 0.0% Black, 4.1% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 68.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lake Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lake Valley is the 458th 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).

Lake Valley's White Population

14 residents of Lake Valley identify as White, or 19.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Lake Valley less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lake Valley is ranked #342 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lake Valley is more White than neighboring Becenti (0% White), Crownpoint (3.2% White), Nageezi (0.4% White), Naschitti (1.5% White), and Sheep Springs (0% White).

Lake Valley's Black Population

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

Lake Valley is less Black than neighboring Crownpoint (1% Black).

Lake Valley's Asian Population

3 residents of Lake Valley identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lake Valley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lake Valley is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lake Valley is more Asian than neighboring Becenti (0% Asian), Crownpoint (1.7% Asian), Nageezi (0% Asian), Naschitti (0.7% Asian), and Sheep Springs (0% Asian).

Lake Valley's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Lake Valley identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lake Valley considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lake Valley is ranked #474 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lake Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Becenti (0.3% Hispanic), Crownpoint (2.8% Hispanic), Nageezi (1.4% Hispanic), Naschitti (1.1% Hispanic), and Sheep Springs (1.5% Hispanic).

Lake Valley's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Lake Valley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 68.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lake Valley 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, Lake Valley is ranked #71 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lake Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Becenti (99.7% Native American/Other), Crownpoint (89.6% Native American/Other), Nageezi (98.2% Native American/Other), Naschitti (96.3% Native American/Other), and Sheep Springs (95.8% Native American/Other).

Lake Valley's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Lake Valley identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lake Valley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lake Valley is ranked #101 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lake Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Becenti (0% Multiracial), Crownpoint (1.7% Multiracial), Nageezi (0% Multiracial), Naschitti (0.4% Multiracial), and Sheep Springs (2.7% Multiracial).

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