Historical data
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Foreign-born share
1990–2023Share of residents born outside the U.S.
Foreign-Born Population
About 9.6% of New Mexico residents, or roughly 205,000 people, are foreign-born, close to the national share.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 9.6 | 14.3 |
Countries of Origin
Mexico is by far the top country of origin for New Mexico's foreign-born population, followed by the Philippines and Guatemala.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Share born in Mexico (%) | 62 | 23.5 |
Migration Flows
New Mexico's migration flows combine modest international inflows from Mexico and Central America with slight domestic outflows to neighboring states.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall net migration (thousands) | 1.3 | 1250 |
International Migration
New Mexico receives about 6,200 new international migrants annually, modest compared to larger border states.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Annual net international migration | 4800 | 1200000 |
Domestic Migration
New Mexico sees modest net domestic out-migration, as residents move to neighboring Texas, Arizona and Colorado for jobs.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Net domestic migration (thousands) | -3.5 | 0 |