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STATE · ADMITTED 1912 · 2010 ACS

New Mexico

2,059,179 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 $43,820. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,400.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,059,179
+13%since 2000
from 1,819,046 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+6%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.6M1.8M2.0M2.2M1990201020202024New Mexico
20242.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,820
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,133 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,966
+33%since 2000
from $17,261 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+30%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(833,810)
Black1.7%(35,462)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(953,403)
Asian1.3%(26,305)
Other10.2%(210,911)
Diversity Score76.4%(1,572,660)
Diversity Score
76
+16%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 2,059,179 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Mexico?

The typical household in New Mexico earns about $43,820 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 $158,400, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in New Mexico?

About 25.5% 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 18.4% of people in New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 544,110 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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