Tularosa, NM Demographics

A map of Tularosa's Population by Race

Tularosa, New Mexico had a population of 2,553 in 2020. It was 36.6% White, 0.7% Black, 0.3% Asian, 52.9% Hispanic, 6.7% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tularosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tularosa is the 73rd 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).

Tularosa's White Population

934 residents of Tularosa identify as White, or 36.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Tularosa roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tularosa is ranked #246 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tularosa is more White than neighboring Mescalero (2.6% White). Tularosa is less White than neighboring La Luz (60.3% White), Bent (57.3% White), Alamogordo (52.3% White), and High Rolls (82.1% White).

Tularosa's Black Population

19 residents of Tularosa identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tularosa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tularosa is ranked #129 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tularosa is more Black than neighboring Bent (0% Black), Mescalero (0.1% Black), and High Rolls (0.1% Black). Tularosa is less Black than neighboring La Luz (1.1% Black), and Alamogordo (5.4% Black).

Tularosa's Asian Population

7 residents of Tularosa identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tularosa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tularosa is ranked #206 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tularosa is more Asian than neighboring Bent (0% Asian), and Mescalero (0.1% Asian). Tularosa is less Asian than neighboring La Luz (1.1% Asian), Alamogordo (2.3% Asian), and High Rolls (0.8% Asian).

Tularosa's Hispanic Population

1,351 residents of Tularosa identify as Hispanic, or 52.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tularosa slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tularosa is ranked #209 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tularosa is more Hispanic than neighboring La Luz (32% Hispanic), Bent (39.3% Hispanic), Alamogordo (33.2% Hispanic), Mescalero (8.6% Hispanic), and High Rolls (11.7% Hispanic).

Tularosa's Native American/Other Population

171 residents of Tularosa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tularosa 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, Tularosa is ranked #137 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tularosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Luz (1.6% Native American/Other), Bent (2% Native American/Other), Alamogordo (1.8% Native American/Other), and High Rolls (1.9% Native American/Other). Tularosa is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mescalero (87.9% Native American/Other).

Tularosa's Multiracial Population

71 residents of Tularosa identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tularosa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tularosa is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tularosa is more Multiracial than neighboring Bent (1.3% Multiracial), and Mescalero (0.7% Multiracial). Tularosa is less Multiracial than neighboring La Luz (3.9% Multiracial), Alamogordo (5% Multiracial), and High Rolls (3.4% Multiracial).

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