STATE · ADMITTED 1912 · 1990 CENSUS

New Mexico

1,515,069 residents · 33 counties · 528 cities · 612 census tracts

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New Mexico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,087. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 303,977 residents. Median home value is $69,800.

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

1,515,069

−17%vs 2000

vs 1,819,046 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Population density

12 / sq mi

−17%vs 2000

vs 15 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.4

−9%vs 2000

vs 34.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20242.1M

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$24,087

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,133 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,246

−35%vs 2000

vs $17,261 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

20.6%

+2.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.4% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$69,800

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $94,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$372

−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $503 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

67.4%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.0% in 2000

32.6% rent

Afford Score

2.9

+5%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic44.7%(813,495)

Black1.7%(30,654)

Hispanic / Latino42.1%(765,386)

Asian1%(18,257)

Other0%

Diversity Score66.1%(1,202,114)

1990

White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,148,562)

Black2%(29,818)

Hispanic / Latino38.1%(576,709)

Asian0.9%(14,372)

Other21.3%(322,317)

Diversity Score74.8%(1,133,463)

Diversity Score

+13%vs 2000

vs 66 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.4%

−3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

75.1%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.9% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.3%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.8 min

+33%vs 2000

vs 14.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Albuquerque556,588

2.Las Cruces116,978

3.Rio Rancho114,419

4.Santa Fe89,837

5.Roswell46,878

6.Farmington46,055

7.Hobbs40,863

8.Clovis37,127

9.South Valley37,120

10.Carlsbad32,524

11.Alamogordo31,906

12.Los Lunas20,572

Frequently asked

How many people live in New Mexico?

New Mexico has about 1,515,069 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Mexico?

The typical household in New Mexico earns about $24,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Mexico expensive?

In New Mexico, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in New Mexico?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Mexico?

About 20.6% of people in New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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