South River, NM Demographics

A map of South River's Population by Race

South River, New Mexico had a population of 2,011 in 2020. It was 66.4% White, 0.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 22.7% Hispanic, 7.2% Native American/Other, and 3.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South River, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South River is the 89th 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).

South River's White Population

1,336 residents of South River identify as White, or 66.4%. This makes the White share of the population of South River considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South River is ranked #111 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South River is more White than neighboring Flora Vista (65.2% White), Spencerville (64.3% White), Crouch Mesa (34% White), North Light Plant (55.9% White), and Lee Acres (43.6% White).

South River's Black Population

2 residents of South River identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of South River roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South River is ranked #289 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South River is less Black than neighboring Flora Vista (0.2% Black), Crouch Mesa (0.2% Black), North Light Plant (0.9% Black), and Lee Acres (1.1% Black).

South River's Asian Population

8 residents of South River identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South River roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South River is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South River is more Asian than neighboring Flora Vista (0.2% Asian), Crouch Mesa (0.1% Asian), and Lee Acres (0.1% Asian).

South River's Hispanic Population

457 residents of South River identify as Hispanic, or 22.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South River considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South River is ranked #335 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South River is more Hispanic than neighboring Flora Vista (22.5% Hispanic), and Spencerville (22.5% Hispanic). South River is less Hispanic than neighboring Crouch Mesa (32.3% Hispanic), North Light Plant (27% Hispanic), and Lee Acres (36.5% Hispanic).

South River's Native American/Other Population

145 residents of South River identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South River 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, South River is ranked #134 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Flora Vista (6.8% Native American/Other). South River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spencerville (8.6% Native American/Other), Crouch Mesa (30.4% Native American/Other), North Light Plant (11.9% Native American/Other), and Lee Acres (16.3% Native American/Other).

South River's Multiracial Population

63 residents of South River identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South River roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South River is ranked #170 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South River is more Multiracial than neighboring Crouch Mesa (3% Multiracial), and Lee Acres (2.5% Multiracial). South River is less Multiracial than neighboring Flora Vista (5.1% Multiracial), Spencerville (4.1% Multiracial), and North Light Plant (4% Multiracial).

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