Cibola County, NM population by race
The table below shows Cibola County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,620 | 42.70% |
| Black or African American | 400 | 1.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11,353 | 41.72% |
| Asian | 70 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.10% |
| Some other race | 926 | 3.40% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,816 | 10.35% |
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Cibola County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Cibola County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Cibola County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Cibola County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 42.70% are white, 1.47% are Black or African American, 41.72% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.26% are Asian, 0.10% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.40% are some other race and 10.35% are multiracial.
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Cibola County, NM population by race.
The largest racial group in Cibola County is White with a population of 11,620 (42.70% of the total population).
Cibola County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Cibola County is White with a population of 11,620 (42.70% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,816 (10.35% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Cibola County, NM
By ethnicity, 10,461 (38.44% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 16,750 (61.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Cibola County, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 10,696 (63.86% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Cibola County, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Cibola County's Non-Hispanic population.
Cibola County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,926 | 29.41% |
| Black or African American alone | 354 | 2.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 10,696 | 63.86% |
| Asian alone | 70 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 12 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 24 | 0.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 668 | 3.99% |
Among the Hispanic population in Cibola County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,429 (61.46% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Cibola County, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Cibola County's Hispanic population.
Cibola County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3,975 | 38.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 41 | 0.39% |
| Cuban | 16 | 0.15% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,429 | 61.46% |
Things to know
What percentage of Cibola County, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 38.44% of Cibola County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Cibola County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 6,429 (61.46% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Cibola County, NM have?
Cibola County, NM has 400 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.47% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Cibola County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Cibola County, NM?
With 61.56% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Cibola County.
That being said, with a 41.72% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Cibola County.
What is the majority race in Cibola County, NM?
With a population of 11,620 (42.70% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Cibola County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Cibola County, with 41.72% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
