Questa, NM Demographics

A map of Questa's Population by Race

Questa, New Mexico had a population of 1,742 in 2020. It was 16.7% White, 0.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 80.0% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Questa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Questa is the 101st 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).

Questa's White Population

291 residents of Questa identify as White, or 16.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Questa less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Questa is ranked #362 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Questa is less White than neighboring San Cristobal (58.3% White), Red River (87.5% White), Arroyo Seco (50.8% White), Arroyo Hondo (36.9% White), and Taos Ski Valley (92.2% White).

Questa's Black Population

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

Questa is more Black than neighboring Arroyo Seco (0.2% Black), Arroyo Hondo (0% Black), and Taos Ski Valley (0% Black). Questa is less Black than neighboring San Cristobal (1% Black), and Red River (0.7% Black).

Questa's Asian Population

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

Questa is more Asian than neighboring Red River (0% Asian), Arroyo Hondo (0.2% Asian), and Taos Ski Valley (0% Asian). Questa is less Asian than neighboring San Cristobal (1% Asian), and Arroyo Seco (1% Asian).

Questa's Hispanic Population

1,394 residents of Questa identify as Hispanic, or 80.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Questa considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Questa is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Questa is more Hispanic than neighboring San Cristobal (35.9% Hispanic), Red River (8.7% Hispanic), Arroyo Seco (42.3% Hispanic), Arroyo Hondo (58.4% Hispanic), and Taos Ski Valley (6.5% Hispanic).

Questa's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Questa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Questa 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, Questa is ranked #348 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Questa is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Cristobal (0.5% Native American/Other), Red River (0.7% Native American/Other), and Taos Ski Valley (0% Native American/Other). Questa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arroyo Seco (2.3% Native American/Other), and Arroyo Hondo (3.5% Native American/Other).

Questa's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Questa identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Questa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Questa is ranked #379 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Questa is more Multiracial than neighboring Arroyo Hondo (0.9% Multiracial). Questa is less Multiracial than neighboring San Cristobal (3.4% Multiracial), Red River (2.4% Multiracial), Arroyo Seco (3.4% Multiracial), and Taos Ski Valley (1.3% Multiracial).

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