NM U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024

New Mexico

2,130,256 Population ・rank 36 of 51
$67,816 Median household income ・rank 44 of 51
$279,900 Median home value ・rank 35 of 51
$1,117 Median gross rent (monthly) ・rank 35 of 51

New Mexico has a population of about 2,130,256 (No.36 of 51 in the U.S.). Household income ranks low nationally.

Median household income $67,816 (No.44); per capita income $37,978 (No.44); median home value $279,900 (No.35); median rent $1,117 (No.35); median age 39.9 (No.20); income inequality (Gini) 0.472 (No.17).

Where it stands nationally: lower household income.

Metrics and national rank

  • Population 2,130,256 (rank 36 of 51)
  • Median household income $67,816 (rank 44 of 51)
  • Median home value $279,900 (rank 35 of 51)
  • Median gross rent (monthly) $1,117 (rank 35 of 51)
  • Median age 39.9 (rank 20 of 51)
  • Per capita income $37,978 (rank 44 of 51)
  • Income inequality (Gini) 0.472 (rank 17 of 51)
  • Housing units 973,944 (rank 36 of 51)
  • Median year structure built 1985 (rank 18 of 51)

About the metrics

  • Population(people):Total state population (ACS 1-year estimate). A basis for market size, labor force, and representation.
  • Median household income(USD/year):Median household income (USD/year). A gauge of living standards and a reference for cost-of-living and relocation comparisons.
  • Median home value(USD):Median value of owner-occupied homes (USD). A comparison metric for housing cost and asset prices.
  • Median gross rent (monthly)(USD/month):Median gross rent (rent plus utilities), monthly USD. For comparing rental housing costs.
  • Median age(years):Median age of residents (years). A gauge of the age structure (aging vs. younger population).
  • Per capita income(USD/year):Average income per person (USD/year). Useful for comparing income levels independent of household size.
  • Income inequality (Gini)(0–1):The Gini index of income inequality (0 = perfect equality to 1 = maximal inequality). Higher means more unequal.
  • Housing units(units):Total housing units in the state (including vacant). A gauge of the size of the housing stock.
  • Median year structure built(year):Median year housing structures were built. A newer value means a newer housing stock.

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