Elephant Butte, NM population by race
The table below shows Elephant Butte's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,395 | 88.68% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 178 | 11.32% |
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Elephant Butte 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; Elephant Butte has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Elephant Butte's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Elephant Butte population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.68% are white and 11.32% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Elephant Butte, NM population by race.
The largest racial group in Elephant Butte is White with a population of 1,395 (88.68% of the total population).
Elephant Butte 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Elephant Butte is White with a population of 1,395 (88.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 178 (11.32% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Elephant Butte, NM
By ethnicity, 287 (18.25% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,286 (81.75% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Elephant Butte, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,260 (97.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Elephant Butte, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Elephant Butte's Non-Hispanic population.
Elephant Butte 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 | 1,260 | 97.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 26 | 2.02% |
Among the Hispanic population in Elephant Butte, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 201 (70.03% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Elephant Butte, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Elephant Butte's Hispanic population.
Elephant Butte Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 86 | 29.97% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 201 | 70.03% |
Things to know
What percentage of Elephant Butte, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.25% of Elephant Butte population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Elephant Butte, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 201 (70.03% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Elephant Butte, NM have?
Elephant Butte, NM has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Elephant Butte, NM?
With 81.75% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Elephant Butte.
That being said, with a 0% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Elephant Butte.
What is the majority race in Elephant Butte, NM?
With a population of 1,395 (88.68% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Elephant Butte.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Elephant Butte, with 0% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
