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Portales (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Portales, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)7.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,524.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.12% (-14)
Growth Since 20203.38% (396)
Rank in State20th
Rank in Country3537th

The population of Portales, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 12,109. This is a decrease of -0.12% (-14 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Portales by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Portales by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Portales by Age

Portales Population Pyramid 2022
Portales Median Age
26.8
Total
24.3
Male
28.8
Female
Portales Sex Ratio
49.76%
5,828
Male
50.24%
5,885
Female
Portales Age Dependency Ratio
19.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
38.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Portales Adults
8,845
Adults
(1,450 of whom are seniors) in Portales.

Population of Portales by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate