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New Mexico

2,117,522 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 $51,243. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,700.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,117,522
+16%since 2000
from 1,819,046 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+13%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.5M1.6M1.8M2.0M2.2M1990201020202024New Mexico
20242.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,243
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,133 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,945
+62%since 2000
from $17,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$857
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in New Mexico on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(772,952)
Black1.8%(38,330)
Hispanic / Latino47.7%(1,010,811)
Asian1.7%(35,261)
Other10.8%(229,008)
Diversity Score76.9%(1,628,768)
Diversity Score
77
+16%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 2,117,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Mexico?

The typical household in New Mexico earns about $51,243 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 $175,700, and the typical rent is about $857 a month.

How educated are people in New Mexico?

About 28.1% 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 18.6% 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 602,453 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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Largest cities
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonHobbsClovis
All 33 counties
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Metro areas
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesSanta FeFarmingtonHobbsAlamogordoGallupClovisRoswellCarlsbadEspañolaTaos
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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New Mexico (2020): demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy