Velarde, NM Demographics
A map of Velarde's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 426 | 82.9% |
White | 72 | 14.0% |
Native American/Other | 6 | 1.2% |
Multiracial | 5 | 1.0% |
Black | 4 | 0.8% |
Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Velarde, New Mexico had a population of 514 in 2020. It was 14.0% White, 0.8% Black, 0.2% Asian, 82.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 1.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Velarde, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Velarde is the 238th 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).
Velarde's White Population
72 residents of Velarde identify as White, or 14.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Velarde considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Velarde is ranked #385 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Velarde is more White than neighboring Lyden (12% White), Los Luceros (11.9% White), and La Villita (11.5% White). Velarde is less White than neighboring Canova (17.6% White), and Dixon (39% White).
Velarde's Black Population
4 residents of Velarde identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Velarde roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Velarde is ranked #111 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Velarde is more Black than neighboring Canova (0% Black), Lyden (0% Black), Los Luceros (0% Black), Dixon (0.3% Black), and La Villita (0.3% Black).
Velarde's Asian Population
1 residents of Velarde identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Velarde roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Velarde is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Velarde is more Asian than neighboring Canova (0% Asian), Lyden (0% Asian), Los Luceros (0% Asian), Dixon (0% Asian), and La Villita (0% Asian).
Velarde's Hispanic Population
426 residents of Velarde identify as Hispanic, or 82.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Velarde considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Velarde is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Velarde is more Hispanic than neighboring Canova (81.4% Hispanic), and Dixon (56.6% Hispanic). Velarde is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyden (86.8% Hispanic), Los Luceros (85.9% Hispanic), and La Villita (85.6% Hispanic).
Velarde's Native American/Other Population
6 residents of Velarde 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 Velarde 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, Velarde is ranked #340 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Velarde is more Native American/Other than neighboring Canova (0% Native American/Other), and Lyden (0% Native American/Other). Velarde is less Native American/Other than neighboring Los Luceros (1.9% Native American/Other), Dixon (1.3% Native American/Other), and La Villita (2.1% Native American/Other).
Velarde's Multiracial Population
5 residents of Velarde identify as Multiracial, or 1.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Velarde roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Velarde is ranked #400 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Velarde is more Multiracial than neighboring Los Luceros (0.3% Multiracial), and La Villita (0.5% Multiracial). Velarde is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyden (1.2% Multiracial), and Dixon (2.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.