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Veterans in New Mexico
Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024
- Veterans
- 130,343
- 7.9% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
- Women veterans
- 14,072
- 10.8% of veterans
- Age 65 and older
- 67,885
- 52% of veterans
Veterans by county
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| County | Veterans | Share of adults | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 42,524 | 8.0% | 5,284 |
| Catron County | 629 | 17.9% | 36 |
| Chaves County | 3,144 | 6.5% | 311 |
| Cibola County | 1,573 | 7.6% | 95 |
| Colfax County | 839 | 8.3% | 64 |
| Curry County | 3,848 | 12.3% | 384 |
| De Baca County | 67 | 5.3% | 10 |
| Doña Ana County | 12,627 | 7.4% | 1,385 |
| Eddy County | 2,990 | 6.6% | 385 |
| Grant County | 2,207 | 9.7% | 292 |
| Guadalupe County | 236 | 6.9% | 0 |
| Harding County | 90 | 16.4% | 1 |
| Hidalgo County | 190 | 6.0% | 18 |
| Lea County | 1,749 | 3.4% | 158 |
| Lincoln County | 1,727 | 10.2% | 241 |
| Los Alamos County | 1,101 | 7.3% | 161 |
| Luna County | 1,345 | 7.1% | 68 |
| McKinley County | 2,205 | 4.3% | 343 |
| Mora County | 302 | 8.8% | 15 |
| Otero County | 7,184 | 14.6% | 1,025 |
| Quay County | 772 | 11.2% | 81 |
| Rio Arriba County | 1,737 | 5.6% | 94 |
| Roosevelt County | 1,191 | 8.6% | 89 |
| San Juan County | 5,623 | 6.2% | 462 |
| San Miguel County | 1,670 | 7.5% | 60 |
| Sandoval County | 12,145 | 10.1% | 1,536 |
| Santa Fe County | 8,866 | 6.8% | 650 |
| Sierra County | 1,559 | 16.1% | 73 |
| Socorro County | 865 | 7.1% | 65 |
| Taos County | 2,136 | 7.3% | 104 |
| Torrance County | 1,373 | 11.1% | 125 |
| Union County | 196 | 6.2% | 12 |
| Valencia County | 5,633 | 9.3% | 445 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many veterans live in New Mexico?
- The American Community Survey estimates 130,343 civilian veterans in New Mexico (2020-2024), or 7.9% of residents 18 and older.
- Which New Mexico counties have the most veterans?
- Bernalillo County (42,524), Doñan Ana County (12,627), Sandoval County (12,145) have the most veterans.
- Where do veteran population numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
- Where can veterans find VA services?
- VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001