Sunland Park, NM population by race
The table below shows Sunland Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,329 | 49.66% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 0.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 3,331 | 19.86% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 4,917 | 29.31% |
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Sunland Park 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; Sunland Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Sunland Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Sunland Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 49.66% are white, 0.83% are Black or African American, 0.34% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 19.86% are some other race and 29.31% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Sunland Park, NM population by race.
The largest racial group in Sunland Park is White with a population of 8,329 (49.66% of the total population).
Sunland Park '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 city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sunland Park is White with a population of 8,329 (49.66% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 4,917 (29.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sunland Park, NM
By ethnicity, 15,821 (94.32% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 952 (5.68% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sunland Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 747 (78.47% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sunland Park, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sunland Park's Non-Hispanic population.
Sunland Park 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 | 747 | 78.47% |
| Black or African American alone | 131 | 13.76% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 29 | 3.05% |
| 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 | 4.73% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sunland Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15,658 (98.97% of the total Hispanic population).
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Sunland Park, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sunland Park's Hispanic population.
Sunland Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 15,658 | 98.97% |
| Puerto Rican | 11 | 0.07% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 152 | 0.96% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sunland Park, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 94.32% of Sunland Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sunland Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 15,658 (98.97% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sunland Park, NM have?
Sunland Park, NM has 139 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.83% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sunland Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sunland Park, NM?
With 94.32% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Sunland Park.
That being said, with a 19.86% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Sunland Park.
What is the majority race in Sunland Park, NM?
With a population of 8,329 (49.66% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sunland Park.
Some other races are second largest race in Sunland Park, with 19.86% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates