Census ACS 2023 · 23 cities
Most Educated Cities in New Mexico
Educational attainment is one of the strongest predictors of income and economic opportunity. In New Mexico, Los Alamos Cdp has the highest bachelor's degree rate at 68.0%. Cities with more educated populations tend to attract knowledge-economy employers, have higher incomes, and offer more cultural amenities. Compare education levels across all 23 major cities in New Mexico.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Bachelor's+ | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunland Park city | 22.2% | $52,147 | 17,085 |
| 2 | South Valley Cdp | 14.7% | $51,062 | 36,605 |
| 3 | Santa Fe city | 45.4% | $70,110 | 88,224 |
| 4 | Roswell city | 19.6% | $50,294 | 47,823 |
| 5 | Rio Rancho city | 33.6% | $85,755 | 106,533 |
| 6 | Portales city | 26.4% | $51,290 | 12,023 |
| 7 | North Valley Cdp | 24.2% | $67,115 | 11,474 |
| 8 | Lovington city | 9.6% | $67,284 | 11,444 |
| 9 | Los Lunas village | 27.6% | $63,696 | 17,932 |
| 10 | Los Alamos Cdp | 68.0% | $136,502 | 13,471 |
| 11 | Las Vegas city | 27.7% | $42,732 | 13,120 |
| 12 | Las Cruces city | 37.3% | $55,176 | 112,612 |
| 13 | Hobbs city | 16.6% | $65,691 | 39,887 |
| 14 | Gallup city | 22.6% | $57,466 | 21,333 |
| 15 | Farmington city | 22.8% | $63,745 | 46,339 |
| 16 | Española city | 18.4% | $47,664 | 10,472 |
| 17 | Deming city | 14.9% | $35,920 | 14,735 |
| 18 | Clovis city | 21.3% | $54,029 | 38,153 |
| 19 | Chaparral Cdp | 10.0% | $46,102 | 16,642 |
| 20 | Carlsbad city | 20.3% | $78,277 | 31,813 |
| 21 | Artesia city | 20.6% | $77,647 | 12,555 |
| 22 | Albuquerque city | 38.7% | $65,604 | 562,488 |
| 23 | Alamogordo city | 25.2% | $52,515 | 31,063 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Alamos Cdp is the #1 ranked city in New Mexico by bachelor's degree rate, with a value of 68.0% according to Census ACS 2023 data.
New Mexico has 23 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in New Mexico.