New Mexico Demographics

A map of New Mexico's Population by Race

New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,120,246, a less than 1% change from the 2,117,522 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.4% Hispanic, 36.0% White, 9.0% Native American/Other, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 1.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Mexico, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

New Mexico is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Mexico, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

New Mexico is ranked the 36th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. New Mexico was ranked the 36th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

New Mexico's White Population

762,421 residents of New Mexico, or 36.0% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Mexico is 49th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Mexico's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of New Mexico's population has decreased from 36.5% to 36.0%.

New Mexico is less White than neighboring Colorado (64.8% White). Arizona (52.6% White). Texas (39.1% White). Utah (74.7% White). and Oklahoma (62.1% White).

New Mexico's Black Population

38,573 residents of New Mexico, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Mexico is 44th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Mexico's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of New Mexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

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 (11.9% Black). and Oklahoma (6.8% Black).

New Mexico's Asian Population

34,610 residents of New Mexico, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Mexico is 42nd in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Mexico's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Asian residents' share of New Mexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

New Mexico is less Asian than neighboring Colorado (3.2% Asian). Arizona (3.5% Asian). Texas (5.5% Asian). Utah (2.4% Asian). and Oklahoma (2.4% Asian).

New Mexico's Hispanic Population

1,026,614 residents of New Mexico, or 48.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Mexico is 1st in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Mexico's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of New Mexico's population has increased from 47.7% to 48.4%.

New Mexico is more Hispanic than neighboring Colorado (22.5% Hispanic), Arizona (31.4% Hispanic), Texas (39.7% Hispanic), Utah (15.9% Hispanic), and Oklahoma (12.7% Hispanic).

New Mexico's Native American/Other Population

191,671 residents of New Mexico, or 9.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Mexico is 3rd in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Mexico's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Mexico's population has decreased from 9.5% to 9.0%.

New Mexico is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colorado (1% Native American/Other), Arizona (3.8% Native American/Other), Texas (0.6% Native American/Other), Utah (1.9% Native American/Other), and Oklahoma (7.1% Native American/Other).

New Mexico's Multiracial Population

66,357 residents of New Mexico, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Mexico is 50th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, New Mexico's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. Multiracial residents' share of New Mexico's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

New Mexico is less Multiracial than neighboring Colorado (4.6% Multiracial). Arizona (4.4% Multiracial). Utah (4% Multiracial). and Oklahoma (8.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.