Dona Ana County, NM population by race
The table below shows Dona Ana County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128,908 | 58.63% |
| Black or African American | 4,084 | 1.86% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,717 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 2,588 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 384 | 0.17% |
| Some other race | 40,723 | 18.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 40,466 | 18.40% |
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Dona Ana 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; Dona Ana County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Dona Ana County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Dona Ana County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 58.63% are white, 1.86% are Black or African American, 1.24% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.18% are Asian, 0.17% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 18.52% are some other race and 18.40% are multiracial.
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Dona Ana County, NM population by race.
The largest racial group in Dona Ana County is White with a population of 128,908 (58.63% of the total population).
Dona Ana County '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 county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Dona Ana County is White with a population of 128,908 (58.63% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 40,466 (18.40% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Dona Ana County, NM
By ethnicity, 151,592 (68.95% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 68,278 (31.05% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Dona Ana County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 57,567 (84.31% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Dona Ana County, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Dona Ana County's Non-Hispanic population.
Dona Ana 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 | 57,567 | 84.31% |
| Black or African American alone | 3,444 | 5.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,552 | 2.27% |
| Asian alone | 2,305 | 3.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 149 | 0.22% |
| Some other race alone | 361 | 0.53% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,900 | 4.25% |
Among the Hispanic population in Dona Ana County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 133,397 (88% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Dona Ana County, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Dona Ana County's Hispanic population.
Dona Ana County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 133,397 | 88.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,005 | 0.66% |
| Cuban | 186 | 0.12% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 17,004 | 11.22% |
Things to know
What percentage of Dona Ana County, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 68.95% of Dona Ana County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Dona Ana County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 133,397 (88% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Dona Ana County, NM have?
Dona Ana County, NM has 4,084 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.86% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Dona Ana County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Dona Ana County, NM?
With 68.95% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Dona Ana County.
That being said, with a 18.52% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Dona Ana County.
What is the majority race in Dona Ana County, NM?
With a population of 128,908 (58.63% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Dona Ana County.
Some other races are second largest race in Dona Ana County, with 18.52% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates