New Mexico Demographics
A map of New Mexico's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 1,010,811 | 47.7% |
White | 772,952 | 36.5% |
Native American/Other | 200,401 | 9.5% |
Multiracial | 59,767 | 2.8% |
Black | 38,330 | 1.8% |
Asian | 35,261 | 1.7% |
New Mexico had a population of 2,117,522 in 2020. It was 36.5% White, 1.8% Black, 1.7% Asian, 47.7% Hispanic, 9.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of New Mexico, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
New Mexico is the 36th most populous state in the United States.
New Mexico's White Population
772,952 residents of New Mexico identify as White, or 36.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, New Mexico is #49 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
New Mexico is less White than neighboring Colorado (65.1% White), Arizona (53.4% White), Texas (39.7% White), Utah (75.4% White), and Oklahoma (60.8% White).
New Mexico's Black Population
38,330 residents of New Mexico identify as Black, or 1.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, New Mexico is #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
New Mexico is more Black than neighboring Utah (1.1% Black). New Mexico is less Black than neighboring Colorado (3.8% Black), Arizona (4.4% Black), Texas (11.8% Black), and Oklahoma (7.2% Black).
New Mexico's Asian Population
35,261 residents of New Mexico identify as Asian, or 1.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, New Mexico is #42 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
New Mexico is less Asian than neighboring Colorado (3.4% Asian), Arizona (3.5% Asian), Texas (5.4% Asian), Utah (2.4% Asian), and Oklahoma (2.3% Asian).
New Mexico's Hispanic Population
1,010,811 residents of New Mexico identify as Hispanic, or 47.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, New Mexico is #1 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
New Mexico is more Hispanic than neighboring Colorado (21.9% Hispanic), Arizona (30.7% Hispanic), Texas (39.3% Hispanic), Utah (15.1% Hispanic), and Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic).
New Mexico's Native American/Other Population
200,401 residents of New Mexico identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 9.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, New Mexico is #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
New Mexico is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other), Arizona (4.3% Native American/Other), Texas (0.8% Native American/Other), Utah (2.4% Native American/Other), and Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other).
New Mexico's Multiracial Population
59,767 residents of New Mexico identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, New Mexico is #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
New Mexico is less Multiracial than neighboring Colorado (4.5% Multiracial), Arizona (3.7% Multiracial), Texas (3% Multiracial), Utah (3.7% Multiracial), and Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.