Demographics & People — Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico
Population Overview
Population (Census)
4,375
Estimated 2026
~3,900
Median Age
64.8
Total Households
2,181
Family Households
1,515
Average Household Size
2.01
Diversity Index
N/A (N/A)
Race & Ethnicity
White
3,487
Black or African American
0
Asian
65
Hispanic or Latino
666
Heritage & Ancestry
Group
Count
Other groups
970
English
736
Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino
730
Irish
710
Unclassified or not reported
457
Hispanic: Mexican
444
German
425
European
323
Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino
286
Italian
218
Language
English Only
3,739
Spanish
466
Population 5+
4,278
Veterans
Veterans
439
Population 18+
3,849
Commuting
Mean Commute Time
31.4 minutes
Work from Home
37.7%
Commuter Profile
N/A
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico.