49.5%
Hispanic or Latino
35.7%
White (non-Hispanic)
9.5%
Native American
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic share (%) | 49.5 | 19.5 |
National ranking
New Mexico ranks #4 of 34 states by hispanic or latino share.
| #1 | Maine | 93.1% |
| #2 | New Hampshire | 92% |
| #3 | Kentucky | 84.5% |
| #4 | New Mexico | 49.5% |
| #5 | Vermont | 48 |
| #6 | Wyoming | 45 |
| #7 | Texas | 40.2% |
| #8 | Arizona | 32.5% |
| #9 | Louisiana | 32.2% |
| #10 | Florida | 27.1% |
| #11 | Colorado | 22.5% |
| #12 | New Jersey | 22% |
| #13 | New York | 19.8% |
| #14 | Illinois | 18.6% |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 17.6% |
| #16 | Utah | 15.1% |
| #17 | Oregon | 13.7% |
| #18 | Massachusetts | 13.1% |
| #19 | North Carolina | 11% |
| #20 | Virginia | 10.9% |
| #21 | Delaware | 10.9% |
| #22 | Georgia | 10.8% |
| #23 | Oklahoma | 9.2% |
| #24 | South Dakota | 8.7% |
| #25 | Indiana | 8.6% |
| #26 | Wisconsin | 7.9% |
| #27 | Minnesota | 7.6% |
| #28 | Tennessee | 6.9% |
| #29 | Montana | 6.4% |
| #30 | Michigan | 5.9% |
| #31 | North Dakota | 5% |
| #32 | Missouri | 5% |
| #33 | Ohio | 4.6% |
| #34 | Alaska | 1% |
Overview
New Mexico's race & ethnicity stands at 49.5%, a key indicator for anyone evaluating race & ethnicity in the state. Additional figures include white (non-hispanic): 35.7%, native american: 9.5%, giving a fuller picture of race & ethnicity trends across New Mexico. New Mexico has the highest Hispanic population share of any U.S. state at 49.5%, alongside a large Native American population of about 9.5%, led by the Navajo Nation and 19 Pueblo communities.
Did you know?
- New Mexico is the only U.S. state where Hispanic residents form a plurality.
- The state has 23 sovereign tribal nations, including the Navajo Nation and 19 Pueblos.