Tijeras, NM Demographics

A map of Tijeras's Population by Race

Tijeras, New Mexico had a population of 465 in 2020. It was 44.7% White, 0.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 49.0% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tijeras, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tijeras is the 253rd 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).

Tijeras's White Population

208 residents of Tijeras identify as White, or 44.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Tijeras slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tijeras is ranked #192 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tijeras is more White than neighboring Carnuel (44% White). Tijeras is less White than neighboring Cedar Crest (68.5% White), Cedro (71.9% White), San Antonito (69.5% White), and Sandia Park (75.5% White).

Tijeras's Black Population

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

Tijeras is less Black than neighboring Cedar Crest (0.9% Black), Cedro (0.5% Black), San Antonito (0.8% Black), Sandia Park (0.8% Black), and Carnuel (0.4% Black).

Tijeras's Asian Population

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

Tijeras is more Asian than neighboring Sandia Park (0% Asian), and Carnuel (0.1% Asian). Tijeras is less Asian than neighboring Cedar Crest (0.9% Asian), Cedro (0.5% Asian), and San Antonito (0.7% Asian).

Tijeras's Hispanic Population

228 residents of Tijeras identify as Hispanic, or 49.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tijeras roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tijeras is ranked #233 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tijeras is more Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Crest (22.5% Hispanic), Cedro (21.4% Hispanic), San Antonito (23.5% Hispanic), and Sandia Park (19.6% Hispanic). Tijeras is less Hispanic than neighboring Carnuel (50.9% Hispanic).

Tijeras's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Tijeras identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tijeras 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, Tijeras is ranked #306 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tijeras is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Crest (2.4% Native American/Other), Cedro (2.6% Native American/Other), San Antonito (2.4% Native American/Other), and Carnuel (2.5% Native American/Other).

Tijeras's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Tijeras identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tijeras roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tijeras is ranked #101 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tijeras is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedro (3.1% Multiracial), San Antonito (3.1% Multiracial), Sandia Park (2.6% Multiracial), and Carnuel (2.2% Multiracial). Tijeras is less Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Crest (4.9% Multiracial).

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