New Mexico
33 counties, 528 cities and towns, and 373 ZIP codes.
Population
2,120,246
Land area
121,313sq mi
People per sq mi
17
Cities and towns
528
Largest cities in New Mexico
New Mexico at a glance
- The median household income is $64,059, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,100 (25% below the U.S.) and median rent is $1,067 a month.
- Its largest cities are Albuquerque (562,218), Las Cruces (114,197) and Rio Rancho (108,515).
Local data for New Mexico
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals45
- Emergency Rooms38
- Nursing Homes68
- Schools1,044
- Colleges45
- Libraries130
- Banks405
- Post Offices205
- Parks998
- Grocery Stores598
- Restaurants5,843
- Affordable Housing136
- Home Health Agencies70
- Hospice Care52
- Dialysis Centers60
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals14
- Community Health Centers251
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment168
- National Cemeteries2
- Private Schools124
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools30
- Superfund Sites21
- Toxic Release Facilities94
- Historic Places639
Housing and community stats
New Mexico, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,059
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$248,100
Prices -1.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,067/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (687,091), German Americans (184,470), Irish Americans (146,507).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,124
875,212 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,249
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.16B
FY 2026, $16,132 per person
PPP loans
$3.38B
41,167 loans, 415,931 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
New Mexico, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
2
of 33 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
23,043
185 deaths
Flood insurance policies
11,342
$41.83M paid since 1978
Superfund sites
21
94 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone639 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Mexico, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Largest cities in New Mexico
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 562,218 | 187.3 |
| Las Cruces | 114,197 | 76.9 |
| Rio Rancho | 108,515 | 103.4 |
| Santa Fe | 89,019 | 52.2 |
| Roswell | 47,638 | 29.7 |
| Farmington | 46,314 | 34.5 |
| Hobbs | 40,252 | 26.4 |
| Clovis | 37,942 | 23.6 |
| South Valley | 37,120 | 29 |
| Carlsbad | 31,746 | 31.7 |
| Alamogordo | 31,307 | 21.6 |
| Gallup | 21,023 | 20.2 |
| Los Lunas | 18,618 | 20.4 |
| Chaparral | 18,186 | 59.1 |
| Sunland Park | 17,463 | 14.7 |
| Deming | 15,221 | 16.7 |
| Los Alamos | 13,317 | 11.1 |
| Las Vegas | 13,000 | 8.6 |
| Artesia | 12,576 | 11.4 |
| Portales | 11,968 | 8 |
| Lovington | 11,498 | 11.2 |
| Española | 10,473 | 8.2 |
| North Valley | 10,455 | 6.9 |
| Silver City | 9,536 | 10.1 |
| Bernalillo | 9,086 | 5.2 |
Counties, cities and towns in New Mexico
Population shown. Largest 400 of 528 cities and towns listed
- Bernalillo County673,930
- Doña Ana County224,266
- Santa Fe County156,105
- Sandoval County153,604
- San Juan County120,942
- Valencia County78,458
- Lea County73,733
- McKinley County70,431
- Otero County68,816
- Chaves County64,217
- Eddy County61,105
- Curry County47,638
- Rio Arriba County40,070
- Taos County34,543
- Grant County27,775
- San Miguel County26,850
- Cibola County26,845
- Luna County25,611
- Lincoln County20,224
- Los Alamos County19,435
- Roosevelt County18,928
- Socorro County16,200
- Torrance County15,490
- Colfax County12,322
- Sierra County11,500
- Quay County8,564
- Guadalupe County4,381
- Mora County4,149
- Hidalgo County4,041
- Union County4,013
- Catron County3,743
- De Baca County1,576
- Harding County741
Frequently asked questions
- How many counties are in New Mexico?
- New Mexico has 33 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in New Mexico?
- Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, with a population of about 562,218.
- What is the population of New Mexico?
- New Mexico has about 2,120,246 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in New Mexico?
- There are 373 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in New Mexico.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)