The oldest capital
Santa Fe, founded around 1610, is the oldest state capital city in the United States.
Capital: Santa FeLargest city: AlbuquerqueNickname: The Land of EnchantmentStatehood: 1912
New Mexico at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
314,925 km²
5th largest state
Population
2,130,256
6.8 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 36th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
9.2%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$152 billion
$62,089 personal income per capita
2025 · BEA
Births
20,833
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
22,270
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
−1,437
Births minus deaths
Population change
+9,092
July 2023–June 2024
New Mexico data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore New Mexico
33 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
New Mexico, United States
Bernalillo County
County seat: Albuquerque
674,357
Population
$39,234
Income per capita
$268,500
Median home value
5.3%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 1,161 mi²
- Population density
- 581 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
33 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about New Mexico
Trinity test
The first atomic bomb was detonated at the Trinity site near Alamogordo on July 16, 1945.
Carlsbad Caverns
Carlsbad Caverns National Park protects more than 119 caves formed in an ancient fossil reef.
Hispanic heritage
New Mexico has the highest share of Hispanic residents of any state, close to half of its population.