Pecos, NM population by race
The table below shows Pecos's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 436 | 49.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 234 | 26.44% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 205 | 23.16% |
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Pecos 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; Pecos has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Pecos's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Pecos population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 49.27% are white, 1.13% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 26.44% are some other race and 23.16% are multiracial.
Pecos '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 village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Pecos is White with a population of 436 (49.27% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 205 (23.16% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Pecos, NM
By ethnicity, 752 (84.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 133 (15.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Pecos, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 65 (48.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Pecos, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Pecos's Non-Hispanic population.
Pecos 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 | 65 | 48.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 10 | 7.52% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 48 | 36.09% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10 | 7.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in Pecos, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 591 (78.59% of the total Hispanic population).
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Pecos, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Pecos's Hispanic population.
Pecos Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 161 | 21.41% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 591 | 78.59% |
Things to know
What percentage of Pecos, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 84.97% of Pecos population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Pecos, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 591 (78.59% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Pecos, NM have?
Pecos, 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 Pecos, NM?
With 84.97% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Pecos.
That being said, with a 26.44% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Pecos.
What is the majority race in Pecos, NM?
With a population of 436 (49.27% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Pecos.
Some other races are second largest race in Pecos, with 26.44% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
