Talpa, NM Demographics

A map of Talpa's Population by Race

Talpa, New Mexico had a population of 960 in 2020. It was 27.8% White, 0.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 67.8% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Talpa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Talpa is the 164th 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).

Talpa's White Population

267 residents of Talpa identify as White, or 27.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Talpa slightly less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Talpa is ranked #297 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Talpa is more White than neighboring Taos Pueblo (3.7% White), and Vadito (15.5% White). Talpa is less White than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (29.8% White), Taos (46.3% White), and Arroyo Seco (50.8% White).

Talpa's Black Population

2 residents of Talpa identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Talpa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Talpa is ranked #257 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Talpa is more Black than neighboring Vadito (0% Black). Talpa is less Black than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (0.4% Black), and Taos (0.6% Black).

Talpa's Asian Population

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

Talpa is more Asian than neighboring Taos Pueblo (0.1% Asian), and Vadito (0% Asian). Talpa is less Asian than neighboring Taos (1.1% Asian), and Arroyo Seco (1% Asian).

Talpa's Hispanic Population

651 residents of Talpa identify as Hispanic, or 67.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Talpa considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Talpa is ranked #137 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Talpa is more Hispanic than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (64.5% Hispanic), Taos (44.1% Hispanic), Taos Pueblo (8.8% Hispanic), and Arroyo Seco (42.3% Hispanic). Talpa is less Hispanic than neighboring Vadito (80.6% Hispanic).

Talpa's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Talpa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Talpa 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, Talpa is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Talpa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (2.4% Native American/Other), Taos (4.3% Native American/Other), Taos Pueblo (84.9% Native American/Other), Vadito (2.7% Native American/Other), and Arroyo Seco (2.3% Native American/Other).

Talpa's Multiracial Population

16 residents of Talpa identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Talpa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Talpa is ranked #328 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Talpa is more Multiracial than neighboring Vadito (1.2% Multiracial). Talpa is less Multiracial than neighboring Ranchos de Taos (2.5% Multiracial), Taos (3.7% Multiracial), Taos Pueblo (2.3% Multiracial), and Arroyo Seco (3.4% Multiracial).

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