Las Vegas, NM Demographics
A map of Las Vegas's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 10,498 | 79.7% |
White | 1,999 | 15.2% |
Native American/Other | 229 | 1.7% |
Black | 181 | 1.4% |
Multiracial | 172 | 1.3% |
Asian | 87 | 0.7% |
Las Vegas, New Mexico had a population of 13,166 in 2020. It was 15.2% White, 1.4% Black, 0.7% Asian, 79.7% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 1.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Las Vegas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Vegas is the 18th 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).
Las Vegas's White Population
1,999 residents of Las Vegas identify as White, or 15.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Las Vegas considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Vegas is ranked #381 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more White than neighboring Tecolote (10.7% White), and Watrous (5.1% White). Las Vegas is less White than neighboring Ribera (16.2% White), San Jose (19.4% White), and Soham (15.6% White).
Las Vegas's Black Population
181 residents of Las Vegas identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Las Vegas roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Vegas is ranked #58 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Black than neighboring Tecolote (0% Black), Watrous (0% Black), Ribera (0% Black), San Jose (0% Black), and Soham (0% Black).
Las Vegas's Asian Population
87 residents of Las Vegas identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Las Vegas roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Vegas is ranked #118 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Asian than neighboring Tecolote (0.4% Asian), Watrous (0% Asian), Ribera (0% Asian), San Jose (0% Asian), and Soham (0% Asian).
Las Vegas's Hispanic Population
10,498 residents of Las Vegas identify as Hispanic, or 79.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Las Vegas considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Vegas is ranked #85 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Hispanic than neighboring Soham (77.6% Hispanic). Las Vegas is less Hispanic than neighboring Tecolote (85.5% Hispanic), Watrous (86.9% Hispanic), Ribera (81.5% Hispanic), and San Jose (80.6% Hispanic).
Las Vegas's Native American/Other Population
229 residents of Las Vegas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Las Vegas 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, Las Vegas is ranked #291 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ribera (0% Native American/Other), and San Jose (0% Native American/Other). Las Vegas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tecolote (2.1% Native American/Other), Watrous (2% Native American/Other), and Soham (4.8% Native American/Other).
Las Vegas's Multiracial Population
172 residents of Las Vegas identify as Multiracial, or 1.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Las Vegas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Vegas is ranked #368 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Las Vegas is more Multiracial than neighboring San Jose (0% Multiracial). Las Vegas is less Multiracial than neighboring Watrous (6.1% Multiracial), Ribera (2.2% Multiracial), and Soham (2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.