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Jan 6, 1912
INCORPORATED
121,590
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
121,297
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
293
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
5,700
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
13,161
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
2,842
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
17.4
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
87121
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Albuquerque
LARGEST CITY
Bernalillo County
LARGEST COUNTY
2,112,463
TOTAL POPULATION
1,052,858
MALE POPULATION
1,059,605
FEMALE POPULATION
99.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,667
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,422
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,722
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,080
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
977,087
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

New Mexico Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in New Mexico

The largest zip codes in New Mexico by population are 87121 (76,980), 87114 (67,805), 87120 (65,918), 87124 (57,239), and 87111 (56,830).
76,980 (3.64%)
67,805 (3.21%)
65,918 (3.12%)
57,239 (2.71%)
56,830 (2.69%)
55,295 (2.62%)
51,580 (2.44%)
48,815 (2.31%)
46,590 (2.21%)
46,398 (2.20%)
45,619 (2.16%)
43,351 (2.05%)
42,632 (2.02%)
41,652 (1.97%)
40,404 (1.91%)
40,313 (1.91%)
39,809 (1.88%)
39,358 (1.86%)
36,990 (1.75%)
36,147 (1.71%)
31,857 (1.51%)
31,800 (1.51%)
30,831 (1.46%)
29,499 (1.40%)
27,873 (1.32%)
27,279 (1.29%)
26,521 (1.26%)
25,825 (1.22%)
24,983 (1.18%)
24,066 (1.14%)
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Largest Cities by Population in New Mexico

The largest cities in New Mexico by population are Albuquerque (562,551), Las Cruces (111,273), Rio Rancho (104,351), Santa Fe (87,617), and Roswell (48,035).
562,551 (26.63%)
111,273 (5.27%)
104,351 (4.94%)
87,617 (4.15%)
48,035 (2.27%)
46,457 (2.20%)
39,782 (1.88%)
38,453 (1.82%)
37,601 (1.78%)
31,755 (1.50%)
30,996 (1.47%)
21,672 (1.03%)
17,452 (0.83%)
16,773 (0.79%)
15,290 (0.72%)
14,756 (0.70%)
13,460 (0.64%)
13,194 (0.62%)
12,632 (0.60%)
12,085 (0.57%)
11,495 (0.54%)
11,256 (0.53%)
10,473 (0.50%)
9,650 (0.46%)
9,286 (0.44%)
9,177 (0.43%)
8,708 (0.41%)
8,605 (0.41%)
8,495 (0.40%)
8,275 (0.39%)
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Largest Counties by Population in New Mexico

The largest counties in New Mexico by population are Bernalillo County (674,692), Dona Ana County (219,870), Santa Fe County (154,481), Sandoval County (149,460), and San Juan County (121,798).
674,692 (31.94%)
219,870 (10.41%)
154,481 (7.31%)
149,460 (7.08%)
121,798 (5.77%)
76,613 (3.63%)
73,103 (3.46%)
72,073 (3.41%)
67,850 (3.21%)
64,701 (3.06%)
61,264 (2.90%)
48,327 (2.29%)
40,285 (1.91%)
34,475 (1.63%)
28,006 (1.33%)
27,215 (1.29%)
27,211 (1.29%)
25,393 (1.20%)
20,222 (0.96%)
19,253 (0.91%)
19,142 (0.91%)
16,453 (0.78%)
15,203 (0.72%)
12,370 (0.59%)
11,506 (0.54%)
8,641 (0.41%)
4,413 (0.21%)
4,208 (0.20%)
4,160 (0.20%)
4,074 (0.19%)
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Race in New Mexico

The most populous races in New Mexico are White / Caucasian (1,250,614 | 59.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1,051,626 | 49.8%), and Two or more Races (348,588 | 16.5%).
Race in New Mexico
Race# Population% Population
Asian34,4001.6%
Black / African American44,8942.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific1,8490.1%
Hispanic or Latino1,051,62649.8%
Native / Alaskan198,1409.4%
White / Caucasian1,250,61459.2%
Two or more Races348,58816.5%
Some other Race233,97811.1%
Total2,112,463100.0%

Ancestry in New Mexico

The most populous ancestries reported in New Mexico are Mexican (685,873 | 32.5%), German (170,127 | 8.1%), English (155,892 | 7.4%), Irish (132,989 | 6.3%), and Navajo (132,943 | 6.3%), together accounting for 60.5% of all New Mexico residents.
Ancestry in New Mexico
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan3990.0%
African4,0050.2%
Alaska Native580.0%
Alaskan Athabascan2670.0%
Albanian870.0%
Aleut1030.0%
Alsatian330.0%
American85,2124.0%
Apache11,2510.5%
Arab6,5820.3%
Arapaho320.0%
Argentinean6090.0%
Armenian6310.0%
Australian3540.0%
Austrian2,4760.1%
Bahamian160.0%
Bangladeshi1000.0%
Barbadian260.0%
Basque7720.0%
Belgian1,4980.1%
Belizean670.0%
Bhutanese5,8210.3%
Blackfeet8960.0%
Bolivian4630.0%
Brazilian4920.0%
British12,0410.6%
British West Indian960.0%
Bulgarian1830.0%
Burmese4,5780.2%
Cajun4130.0%
Cambodian1030.0%
Canadian2,3560.1%
Celtic7620.0%
Central American10,4230.5%
Central American Indian2,0970.1%
Cherokee6,4120.3%
Cheyenne4970.0%
Chickasaw5700.0%
Chilean8630.0%
Chinese60.0%
Chippewa8750.0%
Choctaw1,8690.1%
Colombian2,9690.1%
Colville130.0%
Comanche8210.0%
Costa Rican4580.0%
Cree1250.0%
Creek5010.0%
Croatian1,0350.1%
Crow550.0%
Cuban5,7250.3%
Cypriot240.0%
Czech4,1050.2%
Czechoslovakian8960.0%
Danish6,5950.3%
Delaware440.0%
Dominican2,5240.1%
Dutch15,0780.7%
Dutch West Indian3550.0%
Eastern European4,1070.2%
Ecuadorian1,0930.1%
Egyptian2340.0%
English155,8927.4%
Estonian2010.0%
Ethiopian3280.0%
European34,0601.6%
Filipino4430.0%
Finnish2,3900.1%
French31,7961.5%
French American Indian350.0%
French Canadian5,1090.2%
German170,1278.1%
German Russian490.0%
Ghanaian1070.0%
Greek4,5250.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro7600.0%
Guatemalan3,1500.2%
Guyanese1220.0%
Haitian3580.0%
Honduran1,3830.1%
Hopi1,4280.1%
Houma40.0%
Hungarian3,6950.2%
Icelander630.0%
Indian (Asian)8,2490.4%
Indonesian310.0%
Inupiat1310.0%
Iranian1,3660.1%
Iraqi4680.0%
Irish132,9896.3%
Iroquois4120.0%
Israeli1500.0%
Italian48,5232.3%
Jamaican9640.1%
Japanese1880.0%
Jordanian1530.0%
Kenyan2060.0%
Kiowa3770.0%
Korean15,3760.7%
Laotian3530.0%
Latvian4850.0%
Lebanese2,4120.1%
Liberian1850.0%
Lithuanian1,6840.1%
Lumbee300.0%
Luxembourger840.0%
Macedonian160.0%
Malaysian4040.0%
Maltese380.0%
Menominee400.0%
Mexican685,87332.5%
Mexican American Indian4,9720.2%
Mongolian340.0%
Moroccan1490.0%
Native Hawaiian2,3620.1%
Navajo132,9436.3%
New Zealander1260.0%
Nicaraguan1,0490.1%
Nigerian1,5530.1%
Northern European5,0660.2%
Norwegian15,0840.7%
Osage1880.0%
Paiute1020.0%
Pakistani1,4110.1%
Palestinian6740.0%
Panamanian7420.0%
Paraguayan480.0%
Pennsylvania German3630.0%
Peruvian1,6400.1%
Pima9010.0%
Polish21,2941.0%
Portuguese4,7030.2%
Potawatomi3680.0%
Pueblo50,9522.4%
Puerto Rican10,7960.5%
Puget Sound Salish10.0%
Romanian9960.1%
Russian7,9130.4%
Salvadoran3,4820.2%
Samoan7400.0%
Scandinavian6,6280.3%
Scotch-Irish16,5510.8%
Scottish31,8271.5%
Seminole2570.0%
Serbian7310.0%
Shoshone1530.0%
Sierra Leonean450.0%
Sioux1,6910.1%
Slavic6370.0%
Slovak1,3520.1%
Slovene4620.0%
Somali20.0%
South African1720.0%
South American8,7020.4%
South American Indian3000.0%
Soviet Union80.0%
Spaniard83,0123.9%
Spanish86,4164.1%
Spanish American7,0660.3%
Spanish American Indian5440.0%
Sri Lankan6,2350.3%
Subsaharan African8,0490.4%
Sudanese290.0%
Swedish15,7220.7%
Swiss3,6740.2%
Syrian5460.0%
Thai5,9830.3%
Tlingit-Haida1330.0%
Tohono O'Odham2590.0%
Tongan370.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian570.0%
Tsimshian780.0%
Turkish5830.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander310.0%
Ugandan310.0%
Ukrainian2,7640.1%
Uruguayan920.0%
Ute6270.0%
Venezuelan8480.0%
Vietnamese9020.0%
Welsh10,2930.5%
West Indian3000.0%
Yakama90.0%
Yaqui4760.0%
Yugoslavian4300.0%
Yuman540.0%
Yup'ik90.0%
Zimbabwean1430.0%
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Immigrants in New Mexico

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in New Mexico came from Latin America (144,410 | 6.8%), Central America (134,908 | 6.4%), Mexico (129,316 | 6.1%), Asia (27,577 | 1.3%), and Europe (14,573 | 0.7%), together accounting for 21.3% of all New Mexico residents.
Immigrants in New Mexico
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan3870.0%
Africa4,7990.2%
Albania440.0%
Argentina4860.0%
Armenia260.0%
Asia27,5771.3%
Australia3600.0%
Austria1600.0%
Azores100.0%
Bahamas110.0%
Bangladesh4770.0%
Belarus200.0%
Belgium1500.0%
Belize150.0%
Bolivia2760.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina230.0%
Brazil4410.0%
Bulgaria920.0%
Cambodia390.0%
Cameroon1870.0%
Canada2,1950.1%
Caribbean4,2600.2%
Central America134,9086.4%
Chile4450.0%
China3,8000.2%
Colombia1,2580.1%
Congo770.0%
Costa Rica1790.0%
Croatia60.0%
Cuba2,9890.1%
Czechoslovakia3070.0%
Denmark680.0%
Dominica400.0%
Dominican Republic3780.0%
Eastern Africa1,3780.1%
Eastern Asia6,7700.3%
Eastern Europe3,3600.2%
Ecuador6590.0%
Egypt650.0%
El Salvador1,5610.1%
England1,7700.1%
Eritrea200.0%
Ethiopia2050.0%
Europe14,5730.7%
Fiji310.0%
France7040.0%
Germany3,7530.2%
Ghana1890.0%
Greece5420.0%
Guatemala2,0490.1%
Guyana1140.0%
Haiti1130.0%
Honduras1,1540.1%
Hong Kong1300.0%
Hungary1230.0%
India3,0020.1%
Indonesia2250.0%
Iran9700.1%
Iraq5670.0%
Ireland2220.0%
Israel2360.0%
Italy5810.0%
Jamaica4430.0%
Japan1,3380.1%
Jordan3460.0%
Kazakhstan480.0%
Kenya3630.0%
Korea1,6320.1%
Kuwait4630.0%
Laos2010.0%
Latin America144,4106.8%
Latvia1860.0%
Lebanon2750.0%
Liberia1400.0%
Lithuania80.0%
Malaysia870.0%
Mexico129,3166.1%
Micronesia1510.0%
Middle Africa7430.0%
Moldova220.0%
Morocco1300.0%
Nepal5310.0%
Netherlands3920.0%
Nicaragua3530.0%
Nigeria1,2970.1%
Northern Africa2630.0%
Northern Europe4,0320.2%
Norway1310.0%
Oceania7660.0%
Pakistan6590.0%
Panama1920.0%
Peru9340.0%
Philippines6,1810.3%
Poland5120.0%
Portugal710.0%
Romania3830.0%
Russia7500.0%
Saudi Arabia2760.0%
Scotland1860.0%
Serbia3040.0%
Sierra Leone230.0%
Singapore370.0%
South Africa3540.0%
South America5,2420.3%
South Central Asia6,4120.3%
South Eastern Asia11,4220.5%
Southern Europe1,8680.1%
Spain6730.0%
Sri Lanka1590.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines90.0%
Sudan290.0%
Sweden1470.0%
Switzerland1200.0%
Syria2010.0%
Taiwan5300.0%
Thailand4740.0%
Trinidad and Tobago780.0%
Turkey3640.0%
Uganda640.0%
Ukraine3830.0%
Uruguay280.0%
Uzbekistan1280.0%
Venezuela5610.0%
Vietnam4,1500.2%
West Indies1000.0%
Western Africa1,8090.1%
Western Asia2,8480.1%
Western Europe5,3030.3%
Zaire4590.0%
Zimbabwe1700.0%
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Sex and Age in New Mexico

Sex and Age in New Mexico

The most populous age groups in New Mexico are 20 to 24 Years (75,916 | 7.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (71,816 | 6.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in New Mexico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years59,366 (5.6%)56,561 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years66,116 (6.3%)63,468 (6.0%)
10 to 14 Years73,193 (7.0%)70,035 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years74,061 (7.0%)69,925 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years75,916 (7.2%)69,914 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years72,488 (6.9%)67,978 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years71,705 (6.8%)67,307 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years70,301 (6.7%)66,260 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years65,063 (6.2%)62,717 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years58,874 (5.6%)58,842 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years59,237 (5.6%)60,123 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years63,461 (6.0%)67,813 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years67,251 (6.4%)71,816 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years59,097 (5.6%)68,104 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years50,017 (4.8%)52,498 (5.0%)
75 to 79 Years31,110 (2.9%)35,398 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years19,480 (1.8%)24,339 (2.3%)
85 Years and over16,122 (1.5%)26,507 (2.5%)
Total1,052,858 (100.0%)1,059,605 (100.0%)

Families and Households in New Mexico

Median Family Size in New Mexico

The median family size in New Mexico is 3.24 persons per family, with single female/mother families (111,782 | 22.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (50,363 | 10.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in New Mexico
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple341,009 (67.8%)3.21
Single Male/Father50,363 (10.0%)3.09
Single Female/Mother111,782 (22.2%)3.41
Total Families503,154 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in New Mexico

The median household size in New Mexico is 2.55 persons per household, with single female/mother households (111,782 | 13.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (309,698 | 38.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in New Mexico
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple341,009 (41.9%)3.23
Single Male/Father50,363 (6.2%)3.53
Single Female/Mother111,782 (13.8%)3.66
Non-family309,698 (38.1%)1.23
Total Households812,852 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in New Mexico

Out of a total of 812,852 households in New Mexico, 503,154 (61.9%) are family households, while 309,698 (38.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 232,851, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 256,762.
Household Size by Marriage Status in New Mexico
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-256,762 (31.6%)
2-Person Households232,851 (28.6%)46,530 (5.7%)
3-Person Households109,090 (13.4%)4,378 (0.5%)
4-Person Households88,671 (10.9%)1,531 (0.2%)
5-Person Households44,972 (5.5%)318 (0.0%)
6-Person Households16,818 (2.1%)34 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households10,752 (1.3%)145 (0.0%)
Total503,154 (61.9%)309,698 (38.1%)

Female Fertility in New Mexico

Fertility by Age in New Mexico

Average fertility rate in New Mexico is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 71.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in New Mexico
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,253 (4.8%)18.0
20 to 34 years18,483 (71.1%)90.0
35 to 50 years6,255 (24.1%)31.0
Total25,991 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Mexico

53.8% of women with births (25,991) in New Mexico are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 30.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in New Mexico
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years105 (8.4%)1,148 (91.6%)
20 to 34 years9,537 (51.6%)8,946 (48.4%)
35 to 50 years4,335 (69.3%)1,920 (30.7%)
Total13,983 (53.8%)12,008 (46.2%)

Fertility by Education in New Mexico

Average fertility rate in New Mexico is 55.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 62.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 36.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in New Mexico
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3,748 (14.4%)43.0
High School Diploma5,830 (22.4%)55.0
College or Associate's Degree9,359 (36.0%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree4,252 (16.4%)59.0
Graduate Degree2,802 (10.8%)62.0
Total25,991 (100.0%)55.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Mexico

46.2% of women with births in New Mexico are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 90.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 72.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in New Mexico
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1,019 (27.2%)2,729 (72.8%)
High School Diploma2,624 (45.0%)3,206 (55.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4,436 (47.4%)4,923 (52.6%)
Bachelor's Degree3,380 (79.5%)872 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree2,525 (90.1%)277 (9.9%)
Total13,983 (53.8%)12,008 (46.2%)

Income in New Mexico

Income Overview in New Mexico

Per Capita Income in New Mexico is $32,667, while median incomes of families and households are $72,422 and $58,722 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,112,463$32,667
Median Family Income503,154$72,422
Mean Family Income503,154$95,066
Median Household Income812,852$58,722
Mean Household Income812,852$81,035
Income Deficit503,154$11,080
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,112,46325.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,112,46374.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,112,4630.48

Earnings by Sex in New Mexico

Average Earnings in New Mexico are $34,706, $40,012 for men and $29,731 for women, a difference of 25.7%.
Earnings by Sex in New Mexico
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male539,551 (52.9%)$40,012
Female479,786 (47.1%)$29,731
Total1,019,337 (100.0%)$34,706

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Mexico

The most common earnings brackets in New Mexico are $100,000+ for men (76,922 | 14.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (33,923 | 7.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in New Mexico
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less24,437 (4.5%)30,567 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,99916,454 (3.0%)21,252 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49919,565 (3.6%)22,490 (4.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99915,128 (2.8%)18,064 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49915,943 (2.9%)22,346 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99917,370 (3.2%)20,846 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49916,107 (3.0%)17,255 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99911,807 (2.2%)17,312 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49916,168 (3.0%)17,520 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99919,672 (3.6%)20,132 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99936,578 (6.8%)33,923 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99932,985 (6.1%)29,746 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99927,482 (5.1%)25,804 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99927,161 (5.0%)22,991 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99925,124 (4.7%)22,027 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99920,367 (3.8%)17,149 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99939,296 (7.3%)32,104 (6.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99929,881 (5.5%)23,938 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99951,104 (9.5%)33,154 (6.9%)
$100,000+76,922 (14.3%)31,166 (6.5%)
Total539,551 (100.0%)479,786 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Mexico

Average earnings in New Mexico are $46,083 for men and $35,170 for women, a difference of 23.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,444, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,261. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,010, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,795.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in New Mexico
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,261$17,795
High School Diploma$37,294$26,287
College or Associate's Degree$45,423$31,821
Bachelor's Degree$59,335$46,985
Graduate Degree$91,444$65,010
Total$46,083$35,170

Family Income in New Mexico

Family Income Brackets in New Mexico

According to the New Mexico family income data, there are 89,561 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 14,591 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in New Mexico
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00023,1454.6%
$10,000 to $14,99914,5912.9%
$15,000 to $24,99935,7247.1%
$25,000 to $34,99940,7558.1%
$35,000 to $49,99957,36011.4%
$50,000 to $74,99989,05817.7%
$75,000 to $99,99967,92613.5%
$100,000 to $149,99989,56117.8%
$150,000 to $199,99943,7748.7%
$200,000+41,2598.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Mexico

7+ person families (8,915 | 1.8%) account for the highest median family income in New Mexico with $87,254 per family, while 2-person families (252,874 | 50.3%) have the highest median income of $34,114 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in New Mexico
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families252,874 (50.3%)$68,227
3-Person Families105,890 (21.0%)$70,731
4-Person Families80,123 (15.9%)$81,873
5-Person Families40,500 (8.1%)$79,157
6-Person Families14,852 (2.9%)$85,101
7+ Person Families8,915 (1.8%)$87,254
Total503,154 (100.0%)$72,422

Family Income by Number of Earners in New Mexico

The median family income in New Mexico is $72,422, with families comprising 3+ earners (42,801) having the highest median family income of $125,380, while families with no earners (96,585) have the lowest median family income of $43,442, accounting for 8.5% and 19.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in New Mexico
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners96,585 (19.2%)$43,442
1 Earner186,872 (37.1%)$53,798
2 Earners176,896 (35.2%)$99,351
3+ Earners42,801 (8.5%)$125,380
Total503,154 (100.0%)$72,422

Household Income in New Mexico

Household Income Brackets in New Mexico

With 140,623 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in New Mexico, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 44,707 households (5.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in New Mexico
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00055,2746.8%
$10,000 to $14,99944,7075.5%
$15,000 to $24,99978,8479.7%
$25,000 to $34,99974,7829.2%
$35,000 to $49,99997,54212.0%
$50,000 to $74,999140,62317.3%
$75,000 to $99,99998,35512.1%
$100,000 to $149,999118,67614.6%
$150,000 to $199,99953,6486.6%
$200,000+49,5846.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in New Mexico

The median household income in New Mexico is $58,722, with the highest median household income of $68,436 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 288,188 households (35.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,057, with 34,520 households (4.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in New Mexico
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years34,520 (4.3%)$32,057
25 to 44 Years247,382 (30.4%)$64,768
45 to 64 Years288,188 (35.4%)$68,436
65+ Years242,762 (29.9%)$49,737
Total812,852 (100.0%)$58,722

Poverty in New Mexico

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Mexico

With 16.9% poverty level for males and 19.7% for females among the residents of New Mexico, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3,751 males (30.2%) and 3,342 females (28.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in New Mexico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,903 (27.3%)15,261 (27.5%)
5 Years3,751 (30.2%)3,342 (28.4%)
6 to 11 Years19,207 (23.9%)17,655 (22.5%)
12 to 14 Years9,551 (21.8%)9,542 (23.3%)
15 Years2,805 (20.1%)2,808 (21.0%)
16 and 17 Years6,719 (23.6%)6,566 (23.5%)
18 to 24 Years19,662 (19.9%)26,415 (28.3%)
25 to 34 Years20,041 (14.4%)27,804 (20.7%)
35 to 44 Years19,405 (14.8%)25,405 (19.8%)
45 to 54 Years15,597 (13.5%)18,698 (15.8%)
55 to 64 Years20,595 (16.0%)23,167 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years12,971 (12.0%)15,922 (13.3%)
75 Years and over6,670 (10.2%)13,189 (15.7%)
Total172,877 (16.9%)205,774 (19.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Mexico

According to the poverty statistics in New Mexico, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.8% of males and 86.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in New Mexico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42,437 (72.7%)40,225 (72.5%)
5 Years8,661 (69.8%)8,411 (71.6%)
6 to 11 Years61,121 (76.1%)60,821 (77.5%)
12 to 14 Years34,252 (78.2%)31,356 (76.7%)
15 Years11,182 (79.9%)10,534 (78.9%)
16 and 17 Years21,796 (76.4%)21,329 (76.5%)
18 to 24 Years79,026 (80.1%)67,025 (71.7%)
25 to 34 Years118,758 (85.6%)106,709 (79.3%)
35 to 44 Years111,974 (85.2%)103,078 (80.2%)
45 to 54 Years100,158 (86.5%)99,968 (84.2%)
55 to 64 Years108,566 (84.1%)116,054 (83.4%)
65 to 74 Years95,234 (88.0%)103,846 (86.7%)
75 Years and over58,777 (89.8%)71,017 (84.3%)
Total851,942 (83.1%)840,373 (80.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Mexico

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in New Mexico show that 7.7% or 26,400 of the total 341,009 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 35.1%, comprising of 973 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.7%, which includes 12,082 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in New Mexico
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children200,219 (94.3%)12,082 (5.7%)
1 or 2 Children89,083 (91.2%)8,641 (8.8%)
3 or 4 Children23,512 (83.3%)4,704 (16.7%)
5 or more Children1,795 (64.8%)973 (35.1%)
Total314,609 (92.3%)26,400 (7.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Mexico

According to the poverty data in New Mexico, 19.3% or 9,707 single-father households and 29.3% or 32,743 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 296 households (60.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,144 households (69.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in New Mexico
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children2,579 (12.8%)5,537 (13.5%)
1 or 2 Children5,313 (21.4%)19,387 (33.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,519 (30.9%)6,675 (56.6%)
5 or more Children296 (60.9%)1,144 (69.6%)
Total9,707 (19.3%)32,743 (29.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Mexico

The poverty data for New Mexico shows that 26,400 of the married-couple family households (7.7%) and 42,450 of the single-parent households (26.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 973 households (35.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 1,440 household (67.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in New Mexico
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12,082 (5.7%)8,116 (13.3%)
1 or 2 Children8,641 (8.8%)24,700 (30.1%)
3 or 4 Children4,704 (16.7%)8,194 (49.0%)
5 or more Children973 (35.1%)1,440 (67.6%)
Total26,400 (7.7%)42,450 (26.2%)

Employment Characteristics in New Mexico

Employment by Class of Employer in New Mexico

Among the 901,687 employed individuals in New Mexico, private company employees (526,403 | 58.4%), local government employees (75,773 | 8.4%), and federal government employees (72,767 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in New Mexico
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees526,40358.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)28,1273.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)58,0696.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations70,3297.8%
Local Government Employees75,7738.4%
State Government Employees67,8547.5%
Federal Government Employees72,7678.1%
Unpaid Family Workers2,3650.3%
Total901,687100.0%

Employment Status by Age in New Mexico

According to the labor force statistics for New Mexico, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,696,331), 57.6% or 977,087 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 60,579 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 78.6% or 207,772 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.1% or 6,514 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in New Mexico
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years43,139 (37.0%)6,514 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Years107,185 (73.5%)10,933 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years108,580 (77.3%)8,578 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Years109,124 (78.5%)6,875 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years207,772 (78.6%)10,596 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years178,992 (75.5%)7,697 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years88,216 (67.2%)4,323 (4.9%)
60 to 64 Years70,229 (50.5%)3,090 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years54,213 (23.6%)2,440 (4.5%)
75 Years and over9,330 (6.1%)261 (2.8%)
Total977,087 (57.6%)60,579 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Mexico

According to labor force statistics for New Mexico, 72.6% of individuals (763,197) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,051,236) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 41,213 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.7% or 246,818 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.8% or 7,135 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in New Mexico
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School72,810 (56.7%)12,584 (9.8%)
High School Diploma182,242 (65.9%)19,081 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree261,087 (74.3%)17,921 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher246,818 (83.7%)9,141 (3.1%)
Total763,197 (72.6%)56,767 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in New Mexico

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Mexico are Community & Social Service (110,699 | 12.3%), Management (89,342 | 9.9%), Education Instruction & Library (63,787 | 7.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (60,136 | 6.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (53,629 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in New Mexico

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in New Mexico, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (73.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in New Mexico
OccupationMaleFemale
Management49,931 (55.9%)39,411 (44.1%)
Business & Financial16,854 (43.7%)21,683 (56.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science45,005 (74.8%)15,131 (25.2%)
Computers & Mathematics16,102 (73.0%)5,946 (27.0%)
Architecture & Engineering19,296 (84.9%)3,425 (15.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9,607 (62.5%)5,760 (37.5%)
Community & Social Service 37,556 (33.9%)73,143 (66.1%)
Education, Arts & Media6,303 (34.5%)11,946 (65.5%)
Legal Services & Support4,378 (37.0%)7,455 (63.0%)
Education Instruction & Library18,707 (29.3%)45,080 (70.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment8,168 (48.5%)8,662 (51.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14,251 (26.6%)39,378 (73.4%)
Health Technologists9,751 (26.1%)27,619 (73.9%)
Total (Category)163,597 (46.4%)188,746 (53.6%)
Total (Overall)475,057 (52.6%)427,771 (47.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in New Mexico are Food Preparation & Serving (51,965 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (40,066 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (34,827 | 3.9%), Security & Protection (24,930 | 2.8%), and Personal Care & Service (21,860 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in New Mexico

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in New Mexico, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.8%), Security & Protection (80.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.8%), Personal Care & Service (70.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in New Mexico
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7,689 (19.2%)32,377 (80.8%)
Security & Protection19,986 (80.2%)4,944 (19.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention10,572 (77.2%)3,127 (22.8%)
Law Enforcement9,414 (83.8%)1,817 (16.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving24,164 (46.5%)27,801 (53.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance21,125 (60.7%)13,702 (39.3%)
Personal Care & Service6,374 (29.2%)15,486 (70.8%)
Total (Category)79,338 (45.7%)94,310 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)475,057 (52.6%)427,771 (47.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in New Mexico are Office & Administration (100,799 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (83,647 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in New Mexico

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in New Mexico
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related39,997 (47.8%)43,650 (52.2%)
Office & Administration24,340 (24.1%)76,459 (75.8%)
Total (Category)64,337 (34.9%)120,109 (65.1%)
Total (Overall)475,057 (52.6%)427,771 (47.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in New Mexico are Construction & Extraction (56,859 | 6.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33,325 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8,178 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in New Mexico

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in New Mexico
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6,442 (78.8%)1,736 (21.2%)
Construction & Extraction55,286 (97.2%)1,573 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair31,882 (95.7%)1,443 (4.3%)
Total (Category)93,610 (95.2%)4,752 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)475,057 (52.6%)427,771 (47.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in New Mexico are Transportation (34,410 | 3.8%), Production (31,036 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (28,583 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in New Mexico

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in New Mexico
OccupationMaleFemale
Production23,201 (74.8%)7,835 (25.2%)
Transportation29,041 (84.4%)5,369 (15.6%)
Material Moving21,933 (76.7%)6,650 (23.3%)
Total (Category)74,175 (78.9%)19,854 (21.1%)
Total (Overall)475,057 (52.6%)427,771 (47.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in New Mexico

Employment Industries in New Mexico

The major employment industries in New Mexico include Health Care & Social Assistance (133,947 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (99,459 | 11.0%), Educational Services (95,064 | 10.5%), Professional & Scientific (73,455 | 8.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (71,625 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in New Mexico

Employment Industries by Sex in New Mexico

The New Mexico industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.7%), and Utilities (80.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.8%), Finance & Insurance (68.2%), and Educational Services (66.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in New Mexico
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting13,194 (74.7%)4,469 (25.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction16,583 (86.7%)2,534 (13.3%)
Construction61,031 (91.0%)6,035 (9.0%)
Manufacturing27,462 (73.6%)9,835 (26.4%)
Wholesale Trade11,593 (72.6%)4,368 (27.4%)
Retail Trade52,234 (52.5%)47,225 (47.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing24,845 (76.9%)7,481 (23.1%)
Utilities7,873 (80.0%)1,971 (20.0%)
Information7,420 (59.2%)5,106 (40.8%)
Finance & Insurance9,168 (31.8%)19,636 (68.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7,405 (51.8%)6,896 (48.2%)
Professional & Scientific42,867 (58.4%)30,588 (41.6%)
Enterprise Management215 (55.8%)170 (44.2%)
Administrative & Support21,010 (58.9%)14,644 (41.1%)
Educational Services31,906 (33.6%)63,158 (66.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance31,076 (23.2%)102,871 (76.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation12,166 (57.4%)9,030 (42.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services33,518 (46.8%)38,107 (53.2%)
Public Administration37,617 (54.8%)31,029 (45.2%)
Total475,057 (52.6%)427,771 (47.4%)

Education in New Mexico

School Enrollment in New Mexico

The most common levels of schooling among the 517,261 students in New Mexico are middle school (113,892 | 22.0%), high school (111,030 | 21.5%), and college / undergraduate (110,701 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in New Mexico
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool26,0165.0%
Kindergarten24,7034.8%
Elementary School103,24920.0%
Middle School113,89222.0%
High School111,03021.5%
College / Undergraduate110,70121.4%
Graduate / Professional27,6705.3%
Total517,261100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Mexico

Out of a total of 517,261 students who are enrolled in schools in New Mexico, 57,933 (11.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 459,328 (88.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,009 (24.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 127,209 (91.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in New Mexico
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15,181 (75.2%)5,009 (24.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old106,746 (88.5%)13,910 (11.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds127,209 (91.8%)11,336 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds72,809 (90.7%)7,439 (9.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds35,691 (91.3%)3,402 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds43,316 (91.1%)4,224 (8.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds30,307 (86.0%)4,945 (14.0%)
35 Years and over28,214 (78.9%)7,523 (21.0%)
Total459,328 (88.8%)57,933 (11.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Mexico

Business (69,529 | 15.2%), education (62,778 | 13.7%), science & technology (41,836 | 9.2%), social sciences (36,169 | 7.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (35,584 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 456,893 individuals in New Mexico who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in New Mexico
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics16,9333.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural35,5847.8%
Physical & Health Sciences22,1214.8%
Psychology25,5445.6%
Social Sciences36,1697.9%
Engineering34,5697.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,8820.6%
Science & Technology41,8369.2%
Business69,52915.2%
Education62,77813.7%
Literature & Languages23,3955.1%
Liberal Arts & History24,9325.5%
Visual & Performing Arts21,7074.8%
Communications13,7593.0%
Arts & Humanities25,1555.5%
Total456,893100.0%

Transportation & Commute in New Mexico

Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Mexico

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in New Mexico are males with 2 vehicles (187,667, accounting for 39.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (156,746, making up 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in New Mexico
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11,785 (2.5%)7,963 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle80,245 (16.9%)96,963 (23.2%)
2 Vehicles187,667 (39.5%)156,746 (37.5%)
3 Vehicles113,914 (24.0%)91,458 (21.9%)
4 Vehicles51,566 (10.9%)41,398 (9.9%)
5 or more Vehicles29,506 (6.2%)23,581 (5.6%)
Total474,683 (100.0%)418,109 (100.0%)

Commute Time in New Mexico

The most frequently occuring commute durations in New Mexico are 15 to 19 minutes (143,079 commuters, 17.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (131,366 commuters, 16.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (118,969 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in New Mexico
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes33,6664.1%
5 to 9 Minutes108,04413.3%
10 to 14 Minutes131,36616.1%
15 to 19 Minutes143,07917.5%
20 to 24 Minutes118,96914.6%
25 to 29 Minutes46,6555.7%
30 to 34 Minutes96,68311.9%
35 to 39 Minutes16,2742.0%
40 to 44 Minutes21,7662.7%
45 to 59 Minutes46,0955.7%
60 to 89 Minutes32,6084.0%
90 or more Minutes20,0072.5%

Commute Time by Sex in New Mexico

The most common commute times in New Mexico are 15 to 19 minutes (77,084 commuters, 17.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (65,995 commuters, 17.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in New Mexico
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17,881 (4.1%)15,785 (4.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes52,677 (11.9%)55,367 (14.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes67,321 (15.3%)64,045 (17.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes77,084 (17.5%)65,995 (17.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes62,837 (14.2%)56,132 (15.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes25,519 (5.8%)21,136 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes54,493 (12.3%)42,190 (11.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes8,872 (2.0%)7,402 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes12,390 (2.8%)9,376 (2.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes27,969 (6.3%)18,126 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes20,100 (4.6%)12,508 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes13,933 (3.2%)6,074 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Mexico

The most frequent times of departure to work in New Mexico are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (64,991, 14.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (69,931, 18.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in New Mexico
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM26,773 (6.1%)11,150 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22,537 (5.1%)6,843 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM28,488 (6.5%)12,338 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM47,678 (10.8%)24,419 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49,231 (11.2%)34,366 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM64,991 (14.7%)59,979 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM52,915 (12.0%)69,931 (18.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM43,468 (9.9%)45,210 (12.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM14,653 (3.3%)20,657 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM21,429 (4.9%)26,598 (7.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10,624 (2.4%)12,546 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5,179 (1.2%)5,559 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27,439 (6.2%)23,736 (6.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM25,671 (5.8%)20,804 (5.6%)
Total441,076 (100.0%)374,136 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in New Mexico

Occupancy by Ownership in New Mexico

Of the total 812,852 dwellings in New Mexico, owner-occupied units account for 558,179 (68.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 254,673 (31.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in New Mexico
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units558,17968.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units254,67331.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units812,852100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in New Mexico

Occupancy by Household Size in New Mexico
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household256,76231.6%
2-Person Household279,38134.4%
3-Person Household113,46814.0%
4+ Person Household163,24120.1%
Total Housing Units812,852100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Mexico

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in New Mexico
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household150,847 (58.8%)105,915 (41.2%)
2-Person Household210,573 (75.4%)68,808 (24.6%)
3-Person Household79,131 (69.7%)34,337 (30.3%)
4+ Person Household117,628 (72.1%)45,613 (27.9%)
Total Housing Units558,179 (68.7%)254,673 (31.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Mexico

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in New Mexico
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School57,201 (63.2%)33,273 (36.8%)
High School Diploma123,228 (67.5%)59,184 (32.5%)
College/Associate Degree180,483 (65.6%)94,433 (34.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher197,267 (74.4%)67,783 (25.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Mexico

Occupancy by Age of Householder in New Mexico
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years150,08818.5%
35 to 44 Years131,81416.2%
45 to 54 Years128,06715.8%
55 to 64 Years160,12119.7%
65 to 74 Years144,88917.8%
75 to 84 Years70,5748.7%
85 Years and Over27,2993.4%
Total812,852100.0%

Housing Finances in New Mexico

Median Income by Occupancy in New Mexico

Median Income by Occupancy in New Mexico
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied558,179 (68.7%)$71,505
Renter-Occupied254,673 (31.3%)$37,408
Average812,852 (100.0%)$58,722

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Mexico

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in New Mexico
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016,744 (3.0%)16,639 (6.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9999,759 (1.8%)12,336 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99921,498 (3.8%)23,178 (9.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99920,773 (3.7%)18,447 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99921,307 (3.8%)18,243 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99943,198 (7.7%)31,965 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99961,091 (10.9%)36,712 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99997,594 (17.5%)42,918 (16.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99975,098 (13.5%)23,534 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99998,475 (17.6%)20,164 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more92,642 (16.6%)10,537 (4.1%)
Total558,179 (100.0%)254,673 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Mexico

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in New Mexico
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30076,978 (13.8%)9,947 (3.9%)
$300 to $49999,645 (17.8%)12,957 (5.1%)
$500 to $79986,023 (15.4%)53,412 (21.0%)
$800 to $99943,508 (7.8%)46,947 (18.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499110,884 (19.9%)72,638 (28.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99975,034 (13.4%)26,652 (10.5%)
$2,000 to $2,49932,437 (5.8%)6,189 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99915,936 (2.9%)1,524 (0.6%)
$3,000 or more17,734 (3.2%)1,455 (0.6%)
Total558,179 (100.0%)254,673 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in New Mexico

Housing Structures in New Mexico

Housing Structures in New Mexico
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached534,22065.7%
Single Unit, Attached30,3213.7%
2 Unit Apartments13,2861.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments32,0103.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21,4362.6%
10 or more Apartments56,9187.0%
Mobile Home / Other124,66115.3%
Total812,852100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Mexico

Housing Structures by Occupancy in New Mexico
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached439,789 (82.3%)94,431 (17.7%)
Single Unit, Attached18,120 (59.8%)12,201 (40.2%)
2 Unit Apartments1,194 (9.0%)12,092 (91.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,511 (7.8%)29,499 (92.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,016 (4.7%)20,420 (95.3%)
10 or more Apartments1,921 (3.4%)54,997 (96.6%)
Mobile Home / Other93,628 (75.1%)31,033 (24.9%)
Total558,179 (68.7%)254,673 (31.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Mexico

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in New Mexico
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room3,901 (0.7%)14,636 (5.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms20,277 (3.6%)59,578 (23.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms198,611 (35.6%)118,640 (46.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms215,932 (38.7%)48,471 (19.0%)
8 or more Rooms119,458 (21.4%)13,348 (5.2%)
Total558,179 (100.0%)254,673 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Mexico

Housing Structure by Heating Type in New Mexico
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas358,963 (64.3%)145,212 (57.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas44,237 (7.9%)11,264 (4.4%)
Electricity96,653 (17.3%)86,593 (34.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,086 (0.2%)427 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke252 (0.1%)75 (0.0%)
All other Fuels55,473 (9.9%)8,889 (3.5%)
No Fuel Used1,515 (0.3%)2,213 (0.9%)
Total558,179 (100.0%)254,673 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in New Mexico

Household Vehicle Usage in New Mexico
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle16,760 (3.0%)30,071 (11.8%)
1 Vehicle147,037 (26.3%)121,852 (47.8%)
2 Vehicles217,989 (39.1%)76,053 (29.9%)
3 or more Vehicles176,393 (31.6%)26,697 (10.5%)
Total558,179 (100.0%)254,673 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in New Mexico

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in New Mexico

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units264,309293,870
Median Property Value$177,500$238,700
Median Household Income$54,146$63,041
Monthly Housing Costs$413$17,210
Real Estate Taxes$1,241$15,296

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Mexico

Property Value by Mortgage Status in New Mexico
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00045,897 (17.4%)10,235 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99935,993 (13.6%)17,271 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999114,570 (43.3%)168,740 (57.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99942,750 (16.2%)66,900 (22.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99913,807 (5.2%)19,717 (6.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9995,066 (1.9%)6,780 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more6,226 (2.4%)4,227 (1.4%)
Total264,309 (100.0%)293,870 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Mexico

Household Income by Mortgage Status in New Mexico
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00018,144 (6.9%)2,253 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99944,475 (16.8%)8,359 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99927,007 (10.2%)19,103 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99933,336 (12.6%)16,191 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99945,699 (17.3%)27,755 (9.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99929,827 (11.3%)51,895 (17.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99936,220 (13.7%)45,271 (15.4%)
$150,000 or more29,601 (11.2%)62,255 (21.2%)
Total264,309 (100.0%)293,870 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Mexico

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in New Mexico
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x93,050 (35.2%)87,653 (29.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x39,951 (15.1%)91,749 (31.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x28,016 (10.6%)71,207 (24.2%)
4.0x or more97,957 (37.1%)42,702 (14.5%)
Total264,309 (100.0%)293,870 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Mexico

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in New Mexico
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80081,431 (30.8%)2,684 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,49948,629 (18.4%)42,543 (14.5%)
$800 to $1,49994,366 (35.7%)67,275 (22.9%)
Total264,309 (100.0%)293,870 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in New Mexico

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Mexico

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Mexico
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years134,770 (95.9%)5,831 (4.2%)
6 to 18 Years340,184 (94.0%)21,552 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years162,989 (83.6%)32,029 (16.4%)
26 to 34 Years203,154 (84.2%)38,247 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years220,485 (85.6%)37,019 (14.4%)
45 to 54 Years202,690 (86.6%)31,305 (13.4%)
55 to 64 Years240,685 (89.7%)27,697 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years224,984 (98.7%)2,989 (1.3%)
75 Years and older148,776 (99.4%)877 (0.6%)
Total1,878,717 (90.5%)197,546 (9.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Mexico

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in New Mexico
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born134,770 (95.9%)5,831 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen340,184 (94.0%)21,552 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen162,989 (83.6%)32,029 (16.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Mexico

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in New Mexico
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000300,017 (89.1%)36,756 (10.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999351,562 (87.3%)51,120 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999317,155 (89.4%)37,623 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999253,397 (90.5%)26,641 (9.5%)
$100,000 and over640,216 (93.6%)43,986 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Mexico

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in New Mexico
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 687,846 (62.5%)55,523 (39.5%)
6 to 18 Years197,959 (54.7%)162,156 (44.8%)
19 to 25 Years75,840 (38.9%)96,931 (49.7%)
25 to 34 Years84,757 (35.1%)130,213 (53.9%)
35 to 44 Years79,900 (31.0%)153,488 (59.6%)
45 to 54 Years65,868 (28.1%)149,643 (63.9%)
55 to 64 Years88,606 (33.0%)171,317 (63.8%)
65 to 74 Years216,398 (94.9%)117,142 (51.4%)
75 Years and over147,596 (98.6%)81,507 (54.5%)
Total1,044,770 (50.3%)1,117,920 (53.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Mexico

Disability Status by Sex by Age in New Mexico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years437 (0.7%)428 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years14,283 (7.8%)8,645 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years21,441 (9.1%)19,944 (8.6%)
35 to 64 Years64,566 (17.3%)63,989 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years34,699 (32.1%)31,605 (26.4%)
75 Years and over34,589 (52.8%)43,886 (52.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in New Mexico

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in New Mexico: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years385 (0.6%)261 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years1,960 (1.1%)1,036 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years3,336 (1.4%)2,394 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years20,009 (5.3%)11,332 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years17,429 (16.1%)9,090 (7.6%)
75 Years and over21,777 (33.3%)19,598 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in New Mexico: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (0.3%)225 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years2,591 (1.4%)2,085 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years4,186 (1.8%)4,336 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years13,238 (3.5%)13,702 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years6,727 (6.2%)6,369 (5.3%)
75 Years and over7,320 (11.2%)10,251 (12.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in New Mexico: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10,985 (6.0%)5,964 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years13,633 (5.8%)12,342 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years24,846 (6.6%)26,009 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years8,531 (7.9%)7,567 (6.3%)
75 Years and over8,245 (12.6%)14,497 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in New Mexico: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,274 (0.7%)1,208 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years4,911 (2.1%)4,268 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years29,860 (8.0%)36,648 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years18,514 (17.1%)20,956 (17.5%)
75 Years and over18,492 (28.2%)30,488 (36.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in New Mexico: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,954 (1.1%)1,439 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years3,489 (1.5%)2,959 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years10,351 (2.8%)12,377 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years5,602 (5.2%)5,968 (5.0%)
75 Years and over6,634 (10.1%)12,485 (14.8%)

Technology Access in New Mexico

Computing Device Access in New Mexico

Computing Device Access in New Mexico
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop598,86573.7%
Smartphone688,34984.7%
Tablet459,15356.5%
No Computing Device73,1529.0%
Total812,852100.0%

Internet Access in New Mexico

Internet Access in New Mexico
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet2,3680.3%
Broadband Home518,38363.8%
Cellular Data Only97,88612.0%
Satellite Internet73,8049.1%
No Internet146,22718.0%
Total812,852100.0%

New Mexico Summary

New Mexico is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is the fifth-largest state in the country and the 36th most populous. It is bordered by Arizona to the west, Colorado to the north, Oklahoma to the northeast, and Texas to the east. The state has a diverse geography, ranging from the high plains of the Rio Grande Valley to the rugged Rocky Mountains in the north.

History

The area that is now New Mexico has been inhabited by various Native American tribes for thousands of years. The first Europeans to explore the region were Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. The area was claimed by Spain in 1598 and became part of Mexico after the Mexican War of Independence in 1821. The United States acquired the area in 1848 as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War. New Mexico became the 47th state in the Union in 1912.

Geography

New Mexico is located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by Arizona to the west, Colorado to the north, Oklahoma to the northeast, and Texas to the east. The state has a total area of 121,590 square miles, making it the fifth-largest state in the country.
The state has a diverse geography, ranging from the high plains of the Rio Grande Valley in the south to the rugged Rocky Mountains in the north. The highest point in the state is Wheeler Peak, which rises to an elevation of 13,161 feet. The Rio Grande, which forms the border between New Mexico and Mexico, is the longest river in the state.

Economy

New Mexico’s economy is largely based on the extraction and processing of natural resources, such as oil, natural gas, and minerals. The state is also a major producer of agricultural products, such as cattle, dairy, and chile peppers. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with visitors drawn to the state’s many national parks and monuments.
The state’s largest employers are the federal government, the University of New Mexico, and the state government. The state’s largest private employers are Intel, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and Sandia National Laboratories.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of New Mexico was estimated to be 2,095,428. The state has a population density of 17.3 people per square mile, making it the 36th most populous state in the country.
The largest ethnic group in the state is Hispanic or Latino, making up 47.7% of the population. The second-largest ethnic group is White, making up 40.3% of the population. Other ethnic groups include Native American (9.2%), African American (2.2%), and Asian (1.2%).
The median household income in New Mexico is $48,945, and the median age is 37. The state’s poverty rate is 19.2%, which is higher than the national average. The state’s unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is lower than the national average.

Common Questions

When was New Mexico Incorporated?
New Mexico was Incorporated into the Union on Jan 6, 1912.
What is the Total Area of New Mexico?
Total Area of New Mexico is 121,590 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of New Mexico?
Total Land Area of New Mexico is 121,297 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of New Mexico?
Total Water Area of New Mexico is 293 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in New Mexico?
Average Elevation in New Mexico is 5,700 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in New Mexico?
Highest Elevation in New Mexico is 13,161 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in New Mexico?
Lowest Elevation in New Mexico is 2842 Feet.
What is the Population Density in New Mexico?
Population Density in New Mexico is 17.4 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of New Mexico?
Total Population of New Mexico is 2,112,463.
What is the Total Male Population of New Mexico?
Total Male Population of New Mexico is 1,052,858.
What is the Total Female Population of New Mexico?
Total Female Population of New Mexico is 1,059,605.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in New Mexico?
There are 99.36 Males per 100 Females in New Mexico.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in New Mexico?
There are 100.64 Females per 100 Males in New Mexico.
What is the Median Population Age in New Mexico?
Median Population Age in New Mexico is 38.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in New Mexico
Average Family Size in New Mexico is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in New Mexico
Average Household Size in New Mexico is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in New Mexico?
Per Capita income in New Mexico is $32,667.
What is the Median Family Income in New Mexico?
Median Family Income in New Mexico is $72,422.
What is the Median Household income in New Mexico?
Median Household Income in New Mexico is $58,722.
What is Income or Wage Gap in New Mexico?
Income or Wage Gap in New Mexico is 25.7%.
Women in New Mexico earn 74.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in New Mexico?
Family Income Deficit in New Mexico is $11,080.
Families that are below poverty line in New Mexico earn $11,080 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in New Mexico?
Inequality or Gini Index in New Mexico is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in New Mexico?
There are 977,087 People in the Labor Forcein in New Mexico.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in New Mexico?
57.6% of People are in the Labor Force in New Mexico.
What is the Unemployment Rate in New Mexico?
Unemployment Rate in New Mexico is 6.2%.