New mexico population
As of 2020, the estimated population of New Mexico is approximately 2.12 million people. According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of New Mexico has been steadily increasing over the years, with a growth rate of about 0.5% per year.
Here is a breakdown of the population of New Mexico by county:
- Bernalillo County: 664,067
- Santa Fe County: 144,170
- Dona Ana County: 216,853
- Albuquerque: 559,277 (city population)
- Las Cruces: 101,712 (city population)
- Rio Rancho: 94,171 (city population)
- Roswell: 48,411 (city population)
- Santa Fe: 84,614 (city population)
- Farmington: 45,877 (city population)
- Gallup: 21,617 (city population)
New Mexico is the 36th most populous state in the United States, with a population density of about 17 people per square mile. The state has a diverse population, with a mix of Native American, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white residents.