Magdalena, NM Demographics

A map of Magdalena's Population by Race

Magdalena, New Mexico had a population of 806 in 2020. It was 35.7% White, 0.5% Black, 0.1% Asian, 49.0% Hispanic, 9.9% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Magdalena, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Magdalena is the 185th 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).

Magdalena's White Population

288 residents of Magdalena identify as White, or 35.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Magdalena roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Magdalena is ranked #252 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Magdalena is more White than neighboring Polvadera (25.8% White), and Socorro (32.4% White). Magdalena is less White than neighboring Lemitar (38.4% White), Escondida (42.2% White), and Chamizal (39.2% White).

Magdalena's Black Population

4 residents of Magdalena identify as Black, or 0.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Magdalena roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Magdalena is ranked #170 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Magdalena is more Black than neighboring Lemitar (0% Black), Polvadera (0% Black), Escondida (0% Black), and Chamizal (0% Black). Magdalena is less Black than neighboring Socorro (1% Black).

Magdalena's Asian Population

1 residents of Magdalena identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Magdalena roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Magdalena is ranked #258 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Magdalena is more Asian than neighboring Polvadera (0% Asian), Escondida (0% Asian), and Chamizal (0% Asian). Magdalena is less Asian than neighboring Lemitar (0.6% Asian), and Socorro (3% Asian).

Magdalena's Hispanic Population

395 residents of Magdalena identify as Hispanic, or 49.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Magdalena roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Magdalena is ranked #233 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Magdalena is less Hispanic than neighboring Lemitar (57.5% Hispanic), Polvadera (74.2% Hispanic), Socorro (56.3% Hispanic), Escondida (53.3% Hispanic), and Chamizal (52.9% Hispanic).

Magdalena's Native American/Other Population

80 residents of Magdalena identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 9.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Magdalena roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Magdalena is ranked #123 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Magdalena is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lemitar (0.3% Native American/Other), Polvadera (0% Native American/Other), Socorro (4.3% Native American/Other), Escondida (0% Native American/Other), and Chamizal (0% Native American/Other).

Magdalena's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Magdalena identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Magdalena roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Magdalena is ranked #79 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Magdalena is more Multiracial than neighboring Lemitar (3.2% Multiracial), Polvadera (0% Multiracial), Socorro (2.9% Multiracial), and Escondida (4.4% Multiracial). Magdalena is less Multiracial than neighboring Chamizal (7.8% Multiracial).

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