Sandia Heights, NM Demographics
A map of Sandia Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,669 | 81.5% |
Hispanic | 333 | 10.2% |
Multiracial | 142 | 4.3% |
Asian | 90 | 2.7% |
Native American/Other | 20 | 0.6% |
Black | 19 | 0.6% |
Sandia Heights, New Mexico had a population of 3,273 in 2020. It was 81.5% White, 0.6% Black, 2.7% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sandia Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Sandia Heights is the 59th 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).
Sandia Heights's White Population
2,669 residents of Sandia Heights identify as White, or 81.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Sandia Heights considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Sandia Heights is ranked #36 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sandia Heights is more White than neighboring Edith Endave (37% White), Pueblo of Sandia Village (1% White), Carnuel (44% White), Sandia Park (75.5% White), and Cedar Crest (68.5% White).
Sandia Heights's Black Population
19 residents of Sandia Heights identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sandia Heights roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Sandia Heights is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sandia Heights is more Black than neighboring Pueblo of Sandia Village (0.5% Black), and Carnuel (0.4% Black). Sandia Heights is less Black than neighboring Edith Endave (1% Black), Sandia Park (0.8% Black), and Cedar Crest (0.9% Black).
Sandia Heights's Asian Population
90 residents of Sandia Heights identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sandia Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Sandia Heights is ranked #21 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sandia Heights is more Asian than neighboring Edith Endave (1% Asian), Pueblo of Sandia Village (0% Asian), Carnuel (0.1% Asian), Sandia Park (0% Asian), and Cedar Crest (0.9% Asian).
Sandia Heights's Hispanic Population
333 residents of Sandia Heights identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sandia Heights considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Sandia Heights is ranked #423 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sandia Heights is more Hispanic than neighboring Pueblo of Sandia Village (10% Hispanic). Sandia Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Edith Endave (47.5% Hispanic), Carnuel (50.9% Hispanic), Sandia Park (19.6% Hispanic), and Cedar Crest (22.5% Hispanic).
Sandia Heights's Native American/Other Population
20 residents of Sandia Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sandia Heights 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, Sandia Heights is ranked #405 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sandia Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edith Endave (10.5% Native American/Other), Pueblo of Sandia Village (85% Native American/Other), Carnuel (2.5% Native American/Other), Sandia Park (1.5% Native American/Other), and Cedar Crest (2.4% Native American/Other).
Sandia Heights's Multiracial Population
142 residents of Sandia Heights identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sandia Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Sandia Heights is ranked #96 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sandia Heights is more Multiracial than neighboring Edith Endave (3% Multiracial), Pueblo of Sandia Village (3.6% Multiracial), Carnuel (2.2% Multiracial), and Sandia Park (2.6% Multiracial). Sandia Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Crest (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.