Pojoaque, NM Demographics

A map of Pojoaque's Population by Race

Pojoaque, New Mexico had a population of 2,071 in 2020. It was 18.1% White, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 64.7% Hispanic, 14.1% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pojoaque, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Pojoaque is the 85th 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).

Pojoaque's White Population

375 residents of Pojoaque identify as White, or 18.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Pojoaque less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Pojoaque is ranked #349 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pojoaque is more White than neighboring Cuyamungue (15.7% White). Pojoaque is less White than neighboring Jacona (36.5% White), Nambe (19.8% White), Jaconita (30.8% White), and Cuyamungue Grant (31% White).

Pojoaque's Black Population

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

Pojoaque is more Black than neighboring Jacona (0.3% Black), Cuyamungue (0% Black), Nambe (0.4% Black), Jaconita (0% Black), and Cuyamungue Grant (0% Black).

Pojoaque's Asian Population

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

Pojoaque is more Asian than neighboring Nambe (0.2% Asian). Pojoaque is less Asian than neighboring Jacona (1% Asian), Cuyamungue (0.7% Asian), and Jaconita (0.7% Asian).

Pojoaque's Hispanic Population

1,339 residents of Pojoaque identify as Hispanic, or 64.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pojoaque larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Pojoaque is ranked #151 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pojoaque is more Hispanic than neighboring Jacona (57.5% Hispanic), Nambe (55.8% Hispanic), and Jaconita (62.3% Hispanic). Pojoaque is less Hispanic than neighboring Cuyamungue (71.5% Hispanic), and Cuyamungue Grant (65.2% Hispanic).

Pojoaque's Native American/Other Population

293 residents of Pojoaque identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 14.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pojoaque 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, Pojoaque is ranked #113 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pojoaque is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jacona (3.3% Native American/Other), Cuyamungue (9.2% Native American/Other), Jaconita (3.5% Native American/Other), and Cuyamungue Grant (1.1% Native American/Other). Pojoaque is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nambe (21.3% Native American/Other).

Pojoaque's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Pojoaque identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pojoaque roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Pojoaque is ranked #290 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pojoaque is more Multiracial than neighboring Jacona (1.5% Multiracial). Pojoaque is less Multiracial than neighboring Cuyamungue (2.8% Multiracial), Nambe (2.4% Multiracial), Jaconita (2.8% Multiracial), and Cuyamungue Grant (2.2% Multiracial).

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