Placitas Flag

Placitas

County:
Sandoval County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.133
State:
New Mexico

Placitas is a CDP located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Placitas has a 2026 population of 449. Placitas is currently declining at a rate of -1.75% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median age in Placitas is 19.4 years: 29.7 years for males, and 19.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 73.2 males.

449
Total Population
3,388
Density (mi²)
-8 -1.75%
Growth

Placitas Population

Placitas Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026449-8-1.75%
2025457-8-1.72%

Median Age

Overall: 19.4 years
Female: 19.1 years
Male: 29.7 years

Placitas Adults

There are 349 adults, (27 of whom are seniors) in Placitas.

Sex Ratio

Female: 298 (57.8%)
Male: 218 (42.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Placitas includes 62.21% other race, 18.6% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race32162.21%
Two or more races9919.19%
White9618.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race32162.21%
Two or more races9919.19%
White9618.6%

Placitas Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)