New Mexico Demographics & Local Data
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State Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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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 Over Time
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% |
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% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | New Mexico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 18.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 13.4% |
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 |
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% |