Tucumcari, NM Demographics
A map of Tucumcari's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 3,035 | 57.5% |
White | 1,926 | 36.5% |
Multiracial | 135 | 2.6% |
Black | 80 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 61 | 1.2% |
Asian | 41 | 0.8% |
Tucumcari, New Mexico had a population of 5,278 in 2020. It was 36.5% White, 1.5% Black, 0.8% Asian, 57.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tucumcari, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tucumcari is the 44th 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).
Tucumcari's White Population
1,926 residents of Tucumcari identify as White, or 36.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Tucumcari roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tucumcari is ranked #247 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tucumcari is less White than neighboring Logan (75.3% White), San Jon (57.4% White), Grady (82.6% White), Conchas Dam (69.6% White), and House (87.5% White).
Tucumcari's Black Population
80 residents of Tucumcari identify as Black, or 1.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tucumcari roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tucumcari is ranked #53 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tucumcari is more Black than neighboring Logan (0% Black), San Jon (0.5% Black), Grady (0% Black), Conchas Dam (0% Black), and House (0% Black).
Tucumcari's Asian Population
41 residents of Tucumcari identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tucumcari roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tucumcari is ranked #108 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tucumcari is more Asian than neighboring Logan (0% Asian), and House (0% Asian). Tucumcari is less Asian than neighboring San Jon (1.5% Asian), Grady (1.2% Asian), and Conchas Dam (1% Asian).
Tucumcari's Hispanic Population
3,035 residents of Tucumcari identify as Hispanic, or 57.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tucumcari slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tucumcari is ranked #190 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tucumcari is more Hispanic than neighboring Logan (21.3% Hispanic), San Jon (36.4% Hispanic), Grady (16.3% Hispanic), Conchas Dam (25.8% Hispanic), and House (5.4% Hispanic).
Tucumcari's Native American/Other Population
61 residents of Tucumcari identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tucumcari 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, Tucumcari is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tucumcari is more Native American/Other than neighboring Logan (1% Native American/Other), San Jon (1% Native American/Other), Grady (0% Native American/Other), Conchas Dam (0% Native American/Other), and House (0% Native American/Other).
Tucumcari's Multiracial Population
135 residents of Tucumcari identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tucumcari roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tucumcari is ranked #229 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tucumcari is more Multiracial than neighboring Logan (2.4% Multiracial), and Grady (0% Multiracial). Tucumcari is less Multiracial than neighboring San Jon (3.1% Multiracial), Conchas Dam (3.6% Multiracial), and House (7.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.