New Mexico
StatePopulation: 2,114,371 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for New Mexico from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — New Mexico
- What is the median household income in New Mexico?
- The median household income in New Mexico is $62,125 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in New Mexico?
- The poverty rate in New Mexico is 13.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in New Mexico?
- $232,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in New Mexico?
- The median gross rent in New Mexico is $1,021 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of New Mexico residents have a college degree?
- 30.2% of adults in New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,114,768
Median Income
$62,125
Median Home Value
$232,200
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.3%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,371 (+24.9%)
Home Value:
+$60,800 (+35.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.8 pp (-5.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.9 pp (+10.6%)
Unemployment:
-0.7 pp (-10.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,114,768
Median Age
39.0
Female
50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 48.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 36.5%
Black 2.1%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 20.9%
Other 12.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.5%
Chinese
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
31.9%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$62,125
±$608
Per Capita Income
$85,190
Median Family Income
$76,143
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Child Poverty Rate
21.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.6%
$10–15k
5.2%
$15–25k
9.1%
$25–35k
8.5%
$35–50k
11.7%
$50–75k
17.0%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
15.1%
$150–200k
7.2%
$200k+
7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
949,524
Owner-Occupied
69.3%
Renter-Occupied
30.7%
Vacancy Rate
13.1%
Median Home Value
$232,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,021
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
22.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.9%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+2.8%
5-Year
+50.3%
HPI (2025 Q4)
553.2
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.7%
$50–100k
8.4%
$100–200k
9.9%
$200–300k
25.3%
$300–500k
22.0%
$500k–$1M
9.7%
$1M+
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.0%
$500–1k
39.5%
$1–1.5k
32.0%
$1.5–2k
13.9%
$2–2.5k
3.6%
$2.5–3.5k
1.0%
$3.5k+
1.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.7%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3+
25.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
64.6%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
2.8%
20+ units
4.8%
Mobile home
15.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.5%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
17.0%
2000–2009
15.2%
2010+
7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.2%
Graduate Degree
13.6%
Some College / Associate
22.6%
Less Than High School
5.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
Work from Home
11.0%
Self-Employed
6.6%
Government Workers
23.4%
Private For-Profit
69.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.8%
Prof. Services
12.5%
Retail
10.8%
Arts/Entmt.
10.1%
Public Admin
7.5%
Construction
7.4%
Finance
4.7%
Transportation
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Agriculture
3.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
40.3%
Sales
19.6%
Food Prep
19.0%
Construction
10.6%
Production
10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
23.2 min
Drove Alone
75.1%
Carpool
9.6%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
11.0%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
825,021
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
41.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.3%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
11.2%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
11.3%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 22.1%
Working age (18–64): 77.9%
65 and over: 18.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
9.2%
Naturalized Citizen
45.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
8.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.0%
Asia
14.9%
Europe
7.7%
Africa
2.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.2%
With a Disability
16.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.2%
Has a Computer
92.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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