New Mexico Population & Demographics
New Mexico has a population of 2,114,768, ranking #36 among US states. The median household income is $62,125 and the median age is 39.2.
US states by population — New Mexico is #36
2,114,768
Population
#36
By Population
$62,125
Median Income
39.2
Median Age
Age Distribution
Male: 49.7% · Female: 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 9.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,125
Median Household Income
$34,823
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
$85,549
Mean Household Income
53.5%
Employment Rate
Education
87.7%
High School Graduate+
30.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Housing
$232,200
Median Home Value
$1,021
Median Rent
949,524
Total Housing Units
69.3%
Owner-Occupied
30.7%
Renter-Occupied
13.1%
Vacant
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
2.0%
Carpool
11.0%
Work From Home
23.2 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in New Mexico
| # | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque city | 562,488 | $65,604 | $266,700 |
| 2 | Las Cruces city | 112,612 | $55,176 | $217,400 |
| 3 | Rio Rancho city | 106,533 | $85,755 | $273,300 |
| 4 | Santa Fe city | 88,224 | $70,110 | $411,500 |
| 5 | Roswell city | 47,823 | $50,294 | $139,200 |
| 6 | Farmington city | 46,339 | $63,745 | $225,400 |
| 7 | Hobbs city | 39,887 | $65,691 | $180,700 |
| 8 | Clovis city | 38,153 | $54,029 | $160,000 |
| 9 | South Valley Cdp | 36,605 | $51,062 | $205,200 |
| 10 | Carlsbad city | 31,813 | $78,277 | $187,900 |
| 11 | Alamogordo city | 31,063 | $52,515 | $163,600 |
| 12 | Gallup city | 21,333 | $57,466 | $134,600 |
| 13 | Los Lunas village | 17,932 | $63,696 | $232,700 |
| 14 | Sunland Park city | 17,085 | $52,147 | $194,900 |
| 15 | Chaparral Cdp | 16,642 | $46,102 | $101,900 |
| 16 | Deming city | 14,735 | $35,920 | $112,800 |
| 17 | Los Alamos Cdp | 13,471 | $136,502 | $458,200 |
| 18 | Las Vegas city | 13,120 | $42,732 | $143,900 |
| 19 | Artesia city | 12,555 | $77,647 | $213,800 |
| 20 | Portales city | 12,023 | $51,290 | $132,900 |
Counties in New Mexico
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernalillo County | 674,357 | $66,514 |
| 2 | Doña Ana County | 221,665 | $55,663 |
| 3 | Santa Fe County | 155,175 | $74,689 |
| 4 | Sandoval County | 151,538 | $84,053 |
| 5 | San Juan County | 121,178 | $53,020 |
| 6 | Valencia County | 77,382 | $58,333 |
| 7 | Lea County | 73,154 | $68,750 |
| 8 | McKinley County | 71,172 | $44,496 |
| 9 | Otero County | 68,235 | $52,717 |
| 10 | Chaves County | 64,446 | $52,029 |
| 11 | Eddy County | 61,114 | $79,605 |
| 12 | Curry County | 47,932 | $56,259 |
| 13 | Rio Arriba County | 40,165 | $53,901 |
| 14 | Taos County | 34,516 | $58,908 |
| 15 | Grant County | 27,856 | $45,921 |
| 16 | Cibola County | 27,059 | $51,765 |
| 17 | San Miguel County | 27,036 | $47,400 |
| 18 | Luna County | 25,420 | $37,917 |
| 19 | Lincoln County | 20,227 | $51,643 |
| 20 | Los Alamos County | 19,374 | $143,188 |
Frequently Asked Questions
New Mexico has a population of 2,114,768 according to the Census ACS 2023 5-Year estimates, making it the #36 most populated state.
The median household income in New Mexico is $62,125, with a per capita income of $34,823. 13.7% of the population lives below the poverty level.
New Mexico is 53.6% White, 2.1% Black, 5.9% Asian, and 12.0% Hispanic/Latino.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. The ACS surveys approximately 3.5 million households annually. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.