New Mexico Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of New Mexico?
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There are 2,112,463 residents in New Mexico, with a median age of 38.6. Of this, 49.84% are males and 50.16% are females. US-born citizens make up 89.61% of the resident pool in New Mexico, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.29%. Additionally, 5.11% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,829,061 people in New Mexico currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,829,061 people in New Mexico currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 2,112,463 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 1,052,858 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 1,059,605 | -0.1% |
Male population 49.84%
Female population 50.16%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.6 | 0.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,892,895 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 111,726 | 3.0% |
| Not Citizen | 107,842 | -1.4% |
Citizen US Born 89.61%
Citizen not US Born 5.29%
Not Citizen 5.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 10,153 | -1.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 140,026 | -3.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 47,963 | 1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 64,048 | 3.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,829,061 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.49%
Moved from Same County 6.7%
Moved from Same State 2.29%
Moved from Different State 3.06%
Same House as Last Year 87.46%
What are the employment statistics in New Mexico?
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White-collar workers make up 78.69% of the working population in New Mexico, while blue-collar employees account for 21.31%. There are also 91,284 entrepreneurs in New Mexico (10.11% of the workforce); 533,604 workers employed in private companies (59.1%); and 206,106 people working in governmental institutions (22.83%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 710,437 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 192,391 | 3.5% |
White Collar 78.69%
Blue Collar 21.31%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 91,284 | 3.9% |
| Private Companies | 533,604 | 0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 206,106 | 1.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 71,834 | 2.4% |
Self Employees 10.11%
Private Companies 59.1%
Governmental Workers 22.83%
Not for Profit Companies 7.96%
How many households are there in New Mexico?
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There are a total of 812,852 households in New Mexico, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 61.9% of these New Mexico households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.1%. Additionally, 28.59% of households have children and 71.41% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 812,852 | 1.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.5% |
| Family Households | 503,154 | 1.2% |
| Non-family Households | 309,698 | 3.0% |
Family Households 61.9%
Non-family Households 38.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 232,365 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 580,487 | 2.4% |
Households with Children 28.59%
Households without Children 71.41%
What are the median and average incomes in New Mexico?
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The average annual household income in New Mexico is $81,035, while the median household income sits at $58,722 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,768, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $68,436. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $32,057 and $49,737, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,035 | 9.0% |
| Median Household Income | $58,722 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 372,711 | 0.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,677,623 | 0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in New Mexico?
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There are 943,149 housing units in New Mexico, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 812,852 occupied housing units in New Mexico, 68.67% are owner-occupied, while 31.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.65% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $238,700. In general, housing costs reach $922 per month in New Mexico.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.65% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $238,700. In general, housing costs reach $922 per month in New Mexico.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 943,149 | 0.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 41,154 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 35,633 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 88,531 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 88,887 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 163,185 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 156,845 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 159,839 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 140,531 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 64,614 | 14.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3,930 | 190.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 812,852 | 1.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 558,179 | 2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 254,673 | 0.4% |
Owner Occupied 68.67%
Renter Occupied 31.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 293,870 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 264,309 | 3.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $238,700 | 16.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $177,500 | 12.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $922 | 7.3% |
With Mortgage 52.65%
Without Mortgage 47.35%
What is the level of education in New Mexico?
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Approximately 35.63% of the population in New Mexico holds a high school degree (that's 583,943 residents), while 24.63% have attained a college certificate (460,278 locals) and 14.89% have a bachelor's degree (244,066 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 79,271 | -1.2% |
| Some High School | 583,943 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 460,278 | 0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 140,357 | 1.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 244,066 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 187,642 | 2.8% |
No High School 4.84%
Some High School 35.63%
Some College 24.63%
Associate Degree 8.56%
Bachelor's Degree 14.89%
Graduate Degree 11.45%
What is the marital status of New Mexico residents?
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A total of 624,793 people in New Mexico have never been married (which represents 36.25% of the total population), while 769,770 of them are wedded (44.66%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 27,258 (1.58%) and 227,046 (13.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 624,793 | 2.4% |
| Married | 769,770 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 27,258 | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 102,115 | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 227,046 | -0.4% |
Never Married 36.25%
Married 44.66%
Separated 1.58%
Widowed 5.92%
Divorced 13.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in New Mexico?
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The top three means of transportation people in New Mexico use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 775,875 residents commute by car, 18,096 prefer going to work by walking and 5,984 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 775,875 | -0.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,984 | -7.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 23 | N/A |
| Railroad | 582 | 4,376.9% |
| Ferryboat | 105 | 52.2% |
| Bicycle | 4,542 | -1.1% |
| Motorcycle | 1,381 | -14.4% |
| TaxiCab | 454 | 14.7% |
| Walk | 18,096 | 7.5% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.