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The state is home to one–third of the Navajo Nation, 19 federally recognized Pueblo communities, and three federally recognized Apache tribes. Its large Hispanic population includes Hispanos descended from settlers during the Spanish era, [24][25] and later groups of Mexican Americans since the 19th century.
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The flag of the state of New Mexico, also referred to as the...
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New Mexico population density map. With just 17 people per...
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Sep 10, 2024 · Discover New Mexico’s population & how it has changed over time. USAFacts uses Census data to break down the population of New Mexico by race, age, and more. View today.
New Mexico population density map. With just 17 people per square mile (6.6 people/km 2), New Mexico is one of the least densely populated states, ranking 45th out of 50. By contrast, the overall population density of the U.S. is 90/sq mi (35/km 2).
Race and ethnicity (White alone 61.6%; Black alone 12.4%; Hispanic 18.7%; Asian alone 6%; American Indian and Alaska Native alone 1.1%; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.2%; Some Other Race alone 8.4%; Two or More Races 10.2%). Diversity Index (61.1%, up from 54.9%). Under-18 (down 1.4%) and adult population (up 10.1%).
Santa Fe, New Mexico – Racial and ethnic composition Note: the US census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 [49] Pop 2010 [50] Pop 2020 [51] %2000 %2010 ...
Overall, New Mexico is only the 45th most densely populated state in the United States. Many of the state’s residents are crowded into Bernalillo County. Despite being the second smallest country in the state, Bernalillo is home to more than one-third of its residents -- 676,685 to be precise.
Albuquerque, New Mexico – Racial and ethnic composition Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race. Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000 [76] Pop 2010 [77] Pop 2020 [75] % 2000 % ...
