Demographics in Portales, NM
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
12,023
Male
5,789
48.1%
Female
6,234
51.9%
Median Age
27.7
Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White69.8%
Black1.5%
Hispanic46.3%
Asian0.6%
Two or More16.0%
Other10.9%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
14.3%
High School or Higher
29.0%
Foreign Born
4.5%
Veterans
5.8%
Married
29.7%
Avg Household Size
2.5
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Portales, NM has a population of 12,023 with a median age of 27.7. The racial makeup is 69.8% White, 46.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.5%.