New Mexico
2.1 million people live in New Mexico. Its population grew 0.4% since 2020, the 10th slowest of 51. The typical household earns $70,342 a year, 17% below the national median, and the median home is worth $293,400, 21% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 2.1 million
- 16th lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $70,342
- 17% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $293,400
- 21% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 15.5%
- 3.7 points above the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$70,342 per year
17% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 8th lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$39,909 per year
15% lower than the U.S. ($47,171). 8th lowest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
15.5%
3.7 points above the U.S. (11.8%). 6th highest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
24.1 min one way
12% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 17th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$293,400
21% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 17th lowest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,145 per month
26% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 14th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
69.8%
4.5 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 14th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
2,125,498
0.62% of the U.S. total. 16th lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+0.4%
2.7 points below the U.S. (+3.1%). 10th lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
20.7%
0.4 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
21.1%
2.2 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 10th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
9.8%
4.9 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 22nd highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic largest group
Hispanic residents are the largest group in New Mexico, at 49.4%. Nationwide they are 20.5%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 35.2% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 2.0% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 1.9% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 11.5% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 49.4% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
6.0 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 10th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
13.1%
2.9 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 9th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.