New Mexico
Maps & Population Facts

Population
2,095,428
Residents per Sq. Mi.
17
Labor Participaton
58.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.0%
Median Household Income
$46,744
Median Individual Income
$28,062
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$40,160

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$171,300
Median Gross Rent
$813
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,244
Housing Units
937,976
People who reside in New Mexico live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
64%
Apt, Condo, Other
36%
Analysis

New Mexico is the 5th largest state by land area and 36th most populous state.

New Mexico has weak economic indicators including high unemployment and a low labor force participation rate.

Income

Households in the state of New Mexico earn signifcantly less money than the national median income, averaging 23% less per household.

Housing

New Mexico has a median house price of $171,300. The cost of owning a home in New Mexico is less than most states. The cost of renting in New Mexico is 20% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 32% 33rd
New Construction (Built after 2000) 20% 26th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in New Mexico is comparable with other US states.

New Mexico ranks worse than average for having an educated population. The state has less college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in New Mexico
Household Income
Map depicting areas of New Mexico with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in New Mexico
Vacant Property (%)
Map of New Mexico showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
New Mexico USA
Median Property Value 171,300 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,244 1,513
Median Gross Rent 813 1,012
Property Vacancy 18.1% 12.6%
% Renters 32% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 17 93
Personal Comparison
New Mexico USA
Median Household Income 46,744 60,336
Median Individual Income 28,062 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 40,160 46,881
Median Age 37.7 38.1
Labor Participation 58.3% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 27.0% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of New Mexico is:
117X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
46%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
New Mexico is 13 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 1% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View New Mexico cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Albuquerque 641,554
2. Rio Rancho 120,924
3. Las Cruces 104,624
4. Santa Fe 88,665
5. Los Lunas 55,358

Highest Household Income

1. White Rock 120,804
2. West De Baca 102,593
3. Los Alamos 99,902
4. Northeast Chaves 81,667
5. West Bernalillo 81,218

Highest Home Value

1. Santa Fe South 309,800
2. Pinos Altos 306,500
3. Arroyo Hondo 305,200
4. Fairacres 303,700
5. Los Alamos 288,000

Highest Gross Rent

1. West Bernalillo 1,279
2. White Rock 1,252
3. East Bernalillo 1,205
4. Northwest Chaves 1,193
5. Santa Fe South 1,152
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