New Mexico Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | New Mexico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,109,122 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 17.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 824,565 | 128,459,983 |
Population in New Mexico grew by 7.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 2,113,965 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
New Mexico has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | New Mexico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,378 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in New Mexico is about 20% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | New Mexico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $197,886 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in New Mexico is about 16.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,020 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in New Mexico spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 156 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | New Mexico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,840 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,931 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 619 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New Mexico:
De Baca County (7.3 min), Quay County (8.7 min), Union County (10.1 min).
Slowest:
Mora County (48.6 min), Torrance County (33.7 min), Sandoval County (30.1 min).
The average commute time in New Mexico is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
New Mexico has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | New Mexico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New Mexico:
Los Alamos County (0.6), Santa Fe County (0.4), Bernalillo County (0.3).
Lowest:
Guadalupe County (0.2), Luna County (0.2), McKinley County (0.2).
Health
New Mexico has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | New Mexico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New Mexico:
Los Alamos County (0.8), Santa Fe County (0.8), Bernalillo County (0.8).
Lowest:
McKinley County (0.8), Cibola County (0.8), Luna County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Mexico.
What is the population of New Mexico?
The population of New Mexico is 2,109,122, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of New Mexico?
The population density of New Mexico is 17.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in New Mexico?
The median household income in New Mexico is $62,378, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in New Mexico?
The median home price in New Mexico is $197,886, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in New Mexico?
The unemployment rate in New Mexico is 5.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.