Peralta, NM Demographics

A map of Peralta's Population by Race

Peralta, New Mexico had a population of 3,342 in 2020. It was 39.1% White, 0.6% Black, 0.5% Asian, 54.7% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Peralta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peralta is the 58th 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).

Peralta's White Population

1,307 residents of Peralta identify as White, or 39.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Peralta roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peralta is ranked #230 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Peralta is more White than neighboring Valencia (34% White), Chical (1.6% White), El Cerro (37.4% White), and El Cerro Mission (21.5% White). Peralta is less White than neighboring Bosque Farms (50.2% White).

Peralta's Black Population

20 residents of Peralta identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Peralta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peralta is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Peralta is more Black than neighboring Valencia (0.5% Black), Bosque Farms (0.3% Black), Chical (0% Black), El Cerro (0.4% Black), and El Cerro Mission (0.5% Black).

Peralta's Asian Population

17 residents of Peralta identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Peralta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peralta is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Peralta is more Asian than neighboring Valencia (0.4% Asian), Bosque Farms (0.3% Asian), Chical (0% Asian), El Cerro (0.1% Asian), and El Cerro Mission (0.2% Asian).

Peralta's Hispanic Population

1,829 residents of Peralta identify as Hispanic, or 54.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Peralta slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peralta is ranked #201 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Peralta is more Hispanic than neighboring Bosque Farms (42.3% Hispanic), and Chical (7.3% Hispanic). Peralta is less Hispanic than neighboring Valencia (59% Hispanic), El Cerro (57.6% Hispanic), and El Cerro Mission (73.2% Hispanic).

Peralta's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of Peralta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Peralta 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, Peralta is ranked #211 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Peralta is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Cerro (1.8% Native American/Other). Peralta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valencia (3.5% Native American/Other), Bosque Farms (3.8% Native American/Other), Chical (86.3% Native American/Other), and El Cerro Mission (3% Native American/Other).

Peralta's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Peralta identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Peralta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Peralta is ranked #264 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Peralta is more Multiracial than neighboring El Cerro Mission (1.7% Multiracial). Peralta is less Multiracial than neighboring Valencia (2.6% Multiracial), Bosque Farms (3% Multiracial), Chical (4.8% Multiracial), and El Cerro (2.6% Multiracial).

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