Mountainair, NM population by race
The table below shows Mountainair's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 656 | 50.15% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 14.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 241 | 18.43% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 217 | 16.59% |
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Mountainair 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; Mountainair has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mountainair's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mountainair population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 50.15% are white, 14.83% are Black or African American, 18.43% are some other race and 16.59% are multiracial.
Mountainair '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 town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mountainair is White with a population of 656 (50.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 217 (16.59% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mountainair, NM
By ethnicity, 701 (53.59% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 607 (46.41% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mountainair, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 465 (76.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Mountainair, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mountainair's Non-Hispanic population.
Mountainair 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 | 465 | 76.61% |
| Black or African American alone | 97 | 15.98% |
| 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) | 45 | 7.41% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mountainair, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 580 (82.74% of the total Hispanic population).
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Mountainair, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mountainair's Hispanic population.
Mountainair Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 121 | 17.26% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 580 | 82.74% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mountainair, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 53.59% of Mountainair population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mountainair, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 580 (82.74% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mountainair, NM have?
Mountainair, NM has 194 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 14.83% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mountainair is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mountainair, NM?
With 53.59% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Mountainair.
That being said, with a 18.43% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Mountainair.
What is the majority race in Mountainair, NM?
With a population of 656 (50.15% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mountainair.
Some other races are second largest race in Mountainair, with 18.43% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
