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
| White | 49.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| 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.
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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.