New Mexico is a state in the Southwest region of the United States, known for the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, ancient pueblos, and desert landscapes. It has a population of 2,139,350, making it the 37th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Santa Fe. New Mexico has a federal research facilities and growing film industry.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of New Mexico includes 53.62% White, 12% other race, 9.52% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,133,871 | 53.62% |
| Two or more races | 442,934 | 20.94% |
| Other race | 253,794 | 12% |
| Native American | 201,346 | 9.52% |
| Black or African American | 44,709 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 36,065 | 1.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,049 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
New Mexico's average per capita income is $42,621. Household income levels show a median of $62,125. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,025 | $120,270 |
| Families | $76,143 | $99,975 |
| Households | $62,125 | $85,549 |
| Non Families | $39,679 | $57,782 |
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Median Household Income
Poverty Rate
New Mexico’s population is concentrated in the central Rio Grande corridor, with Bernalillo County (Albuquerque) leading at 669,000 residents despite a 1.2% decline since 2020. Growth patterns vary significantly: while Sandoval County and Valencia County have grown by 7.6% and 6.1% respectively, several counties face substantial losses. McKinley County has experienced the steepest decline at 8.4%, while most oil-dependent southeastern counties like Lea County and Eddy County have lost over 3% of their populations.