Watrous, NM Demographics

A map of Watrous's Population by Race

Watrous, New Mexico had a population of 99 in 2020. It was 5.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 86.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Watrous, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Watrous is the 435th 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).

Watrous's White Population

5 residents of Watrous identify as White, or 5.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Watrous considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Watrous is ranked #448 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Watrous is less White than neighboring Las Vegas (15.2% White), Wagon Mound (11.7% White), Mora (9% White), Tecolote (10.7% White), and Tecolotito (7.4% White).

Watrous's Black Population

0 residents of Watrous identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Watrous roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Watrous is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Watrous is less Black than neighboring Las Vegas (1.4% Black).

Watrous's Asian Population

0 residents of Watrous identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Watrous roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Watrous is ranked #289 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Watrous is less Asian than neighboring Las Vegas (0.7% Asian), Wagon Mound (0.4% Asian), Mora (0.7% Asian), and Tecolote (0.4% Asian).

Watrous's Hispanic Population

86 residents of Watrous identify as Hispanic, or 86.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Watrous considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Watrous is ranked #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Watrous is more Hispanic than neighboring Las Vegas (79.7% Hispanic), Wagon Mound (85% Hispanic), and Tecolote (85.5% Hispanic). Watrous is less Hispanic than neighboring Mora (89.2% Hispanic), and Tecolotito (92.6% Hispanic).

Watrous's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Watrous identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Watrous 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, Watrous is ranked #263 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Watrous is more Native American/Other than neighboring Las Vegas (1.7% Native American/Other), Wagon Mound (1.1% Native American/Other), Mora (0.2% Native American/Other), and Tecolotito (0% Native American/Other). Watrous is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tecolote (2.1% Native American/Other).

Watrous's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Watrous identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Watrous roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Watrous is ranked #37 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Watrous is more Multiracial than neighboring Las Vegas (1.3% Multiracial), Wagon Mound (1.9% Multiracial), Mora (0.9% Multiracial), Tecolote (1.3% Multiracial), and Tecolotito (0% Multiracial).

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