Rio Arriba County, NM population by race
The table below shows Rio Arriba County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,240 | 35.35% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 0.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,029 | 14.97% |
| Asian | 220 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 12,301 | 30.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 7,231 | 17.95% |
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Rio Arriba 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; Rio Arriba County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Rio Arriba County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Rio Arriba County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 35.35% are white, 0.63% are Black or African American, 14.97% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.55% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 30.53% are some other race and 17.95% are multiracial.
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Rio Arriba County, NM population by race.
The largest racial group in Rio Arriba County is White with a population of 14,240 (35.35% of the total population).
Rio Arriba 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 Rio Arriba County is White with a population of 14,240 (35.35% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 7,231 (17.95% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Rio Arriba County, NM
By ethnicity, 28,711 (71.27% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 11,574 (28.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Rio Arriba County, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 5,622 (48.57% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Rio Arriba County, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Rio Arriba County's Non-Hispanic population.
Rio Arriba 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 | 4,853 | 41.93% |
| Black or African American alone | 229 | 1.98% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 5,622 | 48.57% |
| Asian alone | 217 | 1.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 9 | 0.08% |
| Some other race alone | 290 | 2.51% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 354 | 3.06% |
Among the Hispanic population in Rio Arriba County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 20,543 (71.55% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Rio Arriba County, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Rio Arriba County's Hispanic population.
Rio Arriba County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 8,086 | 28.16% |
| Puerto Rican | 50 | 0.17% |
| Cuban | 32 | 0.11% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 20,543 | 71.55% |
Things to know
What percentage of Rio Arriba County, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 71.27% of Rio Arriba County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Rio Arriba County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 20,543 (71.55% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Rio Arriba County, NM have?
Rio Arriba County, NM has 255 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.63% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Rio Arriba County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Rio Arriba County, NM?
With 71.27% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Rio Arriba County.
That being said, with a 30.53% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Rio Arriba County.
What is the majority race in Rio Arriba County, NM?
With a population of 14,240 (35.35% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Rio Arriba County.
Some other races are second largest race in Rio Arriba County, with 30.53% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
