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.
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% |
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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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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.