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119th Congress · NM-2

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District (NM-2) has a population of 704,881. The median household income is $57,028 and the median age is 36.5.

704,881

Population

14

People / sq mi

$57,028

Median Income

36.5

Median Age

NM-2 covers 51,426 sq mi of land at 13.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White49.8%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian1.9%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)7.8%

Economy & Income

$57,028

Median Household Income

$28,963

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment

Housing

$193,400

Median Home Value

$935

Median Rent

71.4%

Homeownership

Education

83.9%

High School+

24.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District (NM-2) has a population of 704,881 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).

The median household income in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District is $57,028, with a per capita income of $28,963.

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District is 49.8% White, 2.1% Black, 1.9% Asian, and 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

Data for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US congressional districts, at roughly 14 people per square mile. New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District is a congressional district in New Mexico with a population of 704,881.

Money is tight relative to the rest of US congressional districts: the median household earns just $57,028, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 16.4%, poverty is near the top of the range for US congressional districts, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $193,400, with typical rent around $935.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US congressional districts: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.