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New Mexico Territory became the 47th state on January 6, 1912. It is the fifth largest geographically and one of the most rural states, with only 17 persons per square mile compared to the U.S. at 87. Long before statehood, New Mexico was a territory of many cultures. This diversity continues to this day. The current population of the state is approximately 49% Hispanic, 11% Native American, 3% Asian, 3% African American, and 36% white, not Hispanic. Thirty-four percent speak a language other than English at home. Among the 34%, the languages spoken most often are Spanish and Diné.

Dashboard of New Mexico Data from the Census Bureau

Census Data

Population, social, economic, and housing data are collected and tabulated by the U.S. Census Bureau for the decennial census and American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS is an ongoing statistical household survey sent to approximately 3 million households every year. From the survey, the Bureau is able to produce estimates which are released annually.

Links to Census Products:

New Mexico Quick Facts (including 33 counties and cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more)

2020 American Community Survey Estimates

County Business Patterns

Nonemployer Statistics

Economic Census

Local Employer-Household Dynamics

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions produces an extensive compilation of data for the state and localities gleaned from a number of sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau.

New Mexico Annual Social and Economic Indicators 2018

Historical Census Data

2000 Decennial Census Data for New Mexico & Counties

  • Profile of General Demographic Characteristics, DP-1 (Download Excel / CSV)
  • Race, Hispanic or Latino, and Age, QT-PL (Download Excel / CSV)