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Waterflow, NM Demographics

A map of Waterflow's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
Native American/Other
84854.6%
White
50832.7%
Hispanic
1167.5%
Multiracial
613.9%
Asian
181.2%
Black
30.2%

Waterflow, New Mexico had a population of 1,554 in 2020. It was 32.7% White, 0.2% Black, 1.2% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic, 54.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waterflow, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Waterflow is the 110th 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).

Waterflow's White Population

508 residents of Waterflow identify as White, or 32.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Waterflow roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Waterflow is ranked #270 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waterflow is more White than neighboring Nenahnezad (1% White), Ojo Amarillo (0.1% White), and Upper Fruitland (0.9% White). Waterflow is less White than neighboring Fruitland (33.9% White), and Kirtland (40.9% White).

Waterflow's Black Population

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

Waterflow is more Black than neighboring Nenahnezad (0% Black), Fruitland (0% Black), and Upper Fruitland (0% Black). Waterflow is less Black than neighboring Kirtland (1.2% Black), and Ojo Amarillo (0.3% Black).

Waterflow's Asian Population

18 residents of Waterflow identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waterflow roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Waterflow is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waterflow is more Asian than neighboring Nenahnezad (0% Asian), Fruitland (0.1% Asian), Kirtland (0.7% Asian), Ojo Amarillo (0.4% Asian), and Upper Fruitland (0% Asian).

Waterflow's Hispanic Population

116 residents of Waterflow identify as Hispanic, or 7.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waterflow considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Waterflow is ranked #449 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waterflow is more Hispanic than neighboring Nenahnezad (2.6% Hispanic), Fruitland (6.6% Hispanic), Ojo Amarillo (2.3% Hispanic), and Upper Fruitland (1.1% Hispanic). Waterflow is less Hispanic than neighboring Kirtland (17.1% Hispanic).

Waterflow's Native American/Other Population

848 residents of Waterflow identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 54.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waterflow considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Waterflow is ranked #78 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waterflow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kirtland (34.2% Native American/Other). Waterflow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nenahnezad (94.1% Native American/Other), Fruitland (56.4% Native American/Other), Ojo Amarillo (95.7% Native American/Other), and Upper Fruitland (96.4% Native American/Other).

Waterflow's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Waterflow identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waterflow roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Waterflow is ranked #116 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waterflow is more Multiracial than neighboring Nenahnezad (2.3% Multiracial), Fruitland (3% Multiracial), Ojo Amarillo (1.1% Multiracial), and Upper Fruitland (1.5% Multiracial). Waterflow is less Multiracial than neighboring Kirtland (6% Multiracial).

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