Rank #36 by Population · Updated April 2026
New Mexico Population 2026
The population of New Mexico is 2,114,768 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $62,125, the median home value is $232,200, and the median age is 39.2.
New Mexico's population has grown 550.9% since 1910 (327,301 → 2,130,256).
2,114,768
Population
17
People / sq mi
$62,125
Median Income
39.2
Median Age
New Mexico covers 121,313 sq mi of land at a density of 17.4 people per square mile.
About New Mexico
New Mexico is a US state with a population of 2,114,768. It ranks #36 among US states by population. The median age is 39.2, in line with the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The median household income in New Mexico is $62,125, below the US median of $74,580. 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $232,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,021. The homeownership rate of 69.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in New Mexico reflects 30.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.2 minutes each way.
New Mexico, #36 by population
New Mexico Population History (1910-2024)
The state of New Mexico had a population of 327,301 in 1910 and 2,130,256 in 2024, a 6.5× growth over 114 years. The peak was 2,130,256 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.29%.
2,130,256
Population (2024)
327,301
Population (1910)
2,130,256
Peak (2024)
1.29%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 327,301 |
| 1920 | 360,350 |
| 1930 | 423,317 |
| 1940 | 531,818 |
| 1950 | 681,187 |
| 1960 | 951,023 |
| 1970 | 1,016,000 |
| 1980 | 1,302,894 |
| 1990 | 1,515,069 |
| 2000 | 1,819,046 |
| 2010 | 2,059,179 |
| 2020 | 2,117,522 |
| 2020 | 2,118,606 |
| 2021 | 2,117,333 |
| 2022 | 2,113,868 |
| 2023 | 2,121,164 |
| 2024 | 2,130,256 |
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
Cost of Living
New Mexico's overall price level is 92.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.8% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, New Mexico's median household income of $62,125 has the buying power of $67,372 in average-priced areas.
92.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$67,372
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$62,125
Nominal Median Income
Education
87.7%
High School Graduate+
30.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
21,614
Live Births (2022)
10.2
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
47.3%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 81.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.4% |
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
Languages Spoken at Home
68.4% of New Mexico residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in New Mexico:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 137,717 | 6.88% |
| 2 | Vietnamese | 2,761 | 0.14% |
| 3 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 1,928 | 0.10% |
| 4 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 1,264 | 0.06% |
| 5 | Arabic | 672 | 0.03% |
| 6 | Korean | 670 | 0.03% |
| 7 | German | 523 | 0.03% |
| 8 | Persian (incl. Farsi, Dari) | 409 | 0.02% |
| 9 | French (incl. Cajun) | 400 | 0.02% |
| 10 | Japanese | 331 | 0.02% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | 562,488 |
| 2 | Las Cruces | 112,612 |
| 3 | Rio Rancho | 106,533 |
| 4 | Santa Fe | 88,224 |
| 5 | Roswell | 47,823 |
| 6 | Farmington | 46,339 |
| 7 | Hobbs | 39,887 |
| 8 | Clovis | 38,153 |
| 9 | South Valley | 36,605 |
| 10 | Carlsbad | 31,813 |
| 11 | Alamogordo | 31,063 |
| 12 | Gallup | 21,333 |
| 13 | Los Lunas | 17,932 |
| 14 | Sunland Park | 17,085 |
| 15 | Chaparral | 16,642 |
| 16 | Deming | 14,735 |
| 17 | Los Alamos | 13,471 |
| 18 | Las Vegas | 13,120 |
| 19 | Artesia | 12,555 |
| 20 | Portales | 12,023 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Mexico has a population of 2,114,768 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-most populous state in the United States.
New Mexico is gaining population, with a +550.9% change over the available historical Census record. New Mexico's population has grown 550.9% since 1910 (327,301 → 2,130,256).
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 federal poverty level.
53.6% of New Mexico's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 2.1% is Black or African American, 5.9% is Asian, and 12.0% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
New Mexico is 53.6% White, 2.1% Black or African American, 5.9% Asian, and 12.0% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in New Mexico is 39.2 years. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
New Mexico's population has grown 550.9% since 1910 (327,301 → 2,130,256).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. New Mexico's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.