Placitas, NM Demographics
A map of Placitas's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,671 | 72.8% |
Hispanic | 1,004 | 19.9% |
Multiracial | 145 | 2.9% |
Native American/Other | 93 | 1.8% |
Asian | 68 | 1.3% |
Black | 60 | 1.2% |
Placitas, New Mexico had a population of 5,041 in 2020. It was 72.8% White, 1.2% Black, 1.3% Asian, 19.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Placitas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Placitas is the 47th 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).
Placitas's White Population
3,671 residents of Placitas identify as White, or 72.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Placitas considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Placitas is ranked #82 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Placitas is more White than neighboring Algodones (26.1% White), Santa Ana Pueblo (0.1% White), Bernalillo (27.6% White), and San Felipe Pueblo (0.2% White). Placitas is less White than neighboring La Madera (74.9% White).
Placitas's Black Population
60 residents of Placitas identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Placitas roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Placitas is ranked #70 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Placitas is more Black than neighboring Algodones (1% Black), Santa Ana Pueblo (0% Black), Bernalillo (0.6% Black), San Felipe Pueblo (0.1% Black), and La Madera (1.1% Black).
Placitas's Asian Population
68 residents of Placitas identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Placitas roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Placitas is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Placitas is more Asian than neighboring Algodones (0% Asian), Santa Ana Pueblo (0% Asian), Bernalillo (0.7% Asian), San Felipe Pueblo (0.1% Asian), and La Madera (1.2% Asian).
Placitas's Hispanic Population
1,004 residents of Placitas identify as Hispanic, or 19.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Placitas considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Placitas is ranked #360 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Placitas is more Hispanic than neighboring Santa Ana Pueblo (1% Hispanic), San Felipe Pueblo (1.4% Hispanic), and La Madera (14.1% Hispanic). Placitas is less Hispanic than neighboring Algodones (64.7% Hispanic), and Bernalillo (63.8% Hispanic).
Placitas's Native American/Other Population
93 residents of Placitas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Placitas 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, Placitas is ranked #281 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Placitas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Algodones (6% Native American/Other), Santa Ana Pueblo (98.5% Native American/Other), Bernalillo (5.6% Native American/Other), San Felipe Pueblo (98% Native American/Other), and La Madera (3.2% Native American/Other).
Placitas's Multiracial Population
145 residents of Placitas identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Placitas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Placitas is ranked #191 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Placitas is more Multiracial than neighboring Algodones (2.2% Multiracial), Santa Ana Pueblo (0.3% Multiracial), Bernalillo (1.7% Multiracial), and San Felipe Pueblo (0.3% Multiracial). Placitas is less Multiracial than neighboring La Madera (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.