Lemitar, NM Demographics

A map of Lemitar's Population by Race

Lemitar, New Mexico had a population of 346 in 2020. It was 38.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.6% Asian, 57.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lemitar, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lemitar is the 279th 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).

Lemitar's White Population

133 residents of Lemitar identify as White, or 38.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Lemitar roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lemitar is ranked #235 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lemitar is more White than neighboring Polvadera (25.8% White). Lemitar is less White than neighboring Escondida (42.2% White), Chamizal (39.2% White), Alamillo (61.3% White), and San Acacia (47.4% White).

Lemitar's Black Population

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

Lemitar's Asian Population

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

Lemitar is more Asian than neighboring Polvadera (0% Asian), Escondida (0% Asian), Chamizal (0% Asian), Alamillo (0% Asian), and San Acacia (0% Asian).

Lemitar's Hispanic Population

199 residents of Lemitar identify as Hispanic, or 57.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lemitar slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lemitar is ranked #190 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lemitar is more Hispanic than neighboring Escondida (53.3% Hispanic), Chamizal (52.9% Hispanic), Alamillo (38.7% Hispanic), and San Acacia (52.6% Hispanic). Lemitar is less Hispanic than neighboring Polvadera (74.2% Hispanic).

Lemitar's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Lemitar identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lemitar 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, Lemitar is ranked #431 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lemitar is more Native American/Other than neighboring Polvadera (0% Native American/Other), Escondida (0% Native American/Other), Chamizal (0% Native American/Other), Alamillo (0% Native American/Other), and San Acacia (0% Native American/Other).

Lemitar's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Lemitar identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lemitar roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Lemitar is ranked #161 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lemitar is more Multiracial than neighboring Polvadera (0% Multiracial), Alamillo (0% Multiracial), and San Acacia (0% Multiracial). Lemitar is less Multiracial than neighboring Escondida (4.4% Multiracial), and Chamizal (7.8% Multiracial).

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