New Mexico

New Mexico’s capitol city is Santa Fe, and its current budget is $23.5 Billion..

New Mexico has a total of 5 votes in the Electoral College. Visit New Mexico’s official website.

The Land of Enchantment features desert landscapes, mountains, and rich cultural heritage. Known for cultural diversity, nuclear research, and arts.

Political Composition

New Mexico’s politics lean towards the Democratic party .

  • Democratic voters: 54%
  • Republican voters: 44%
  • Independent/Other: 2%

Democratic trifecta with majorities in both houses; all 3 representatives are Democratic. Both senators are Democratic. Last voted Republican for president in 2004.

Demographics

The largest cities in New Mexico include:

  • Albuquerque with a population of 564559
  • Las Cruces with a population of 111385
  • Rio Rancho with a population of 104046
  • Santa Fe with a population of 87592
  • Roswell with a population of 48186

New Mexico’s population consists of 36.8% white residents, 2.6% black residents, 49.3% hispanic residents. 1.8% asian residents, 11.0% Native American, residents 0.2% Asian Pacific Islander residents, and 2.6% of people claiming two of more races..

New Mexico has an average age of 38.4, with 49.5% of the population being male and 50.5%of the population being female.44.8% of people in New Mexico are married.

86.0% of people New Mexico in have a high school diploma, while 29.9% have attended some college. 27.1% of people have a bachelors degree and 12.4% of people having attained a graduate degree of higher

The state ranks #38 in health and #50 in education. It has a crime rate that averages 702.5 per 100,000 people.

New Mexico Finances

Average Home Price: $264100
Average Rent: $920
Property Tax Rate: 0.78%
Home Ownership Percentage:67.7%
State Minimum Wage:$12.00

New Mexico ranks #45 in the nation’s poverty ranking with 18.2% of residents facing poverty, and a median household income of .$51945

The largest private employer is Presbyterian Healthcare Services, and the largest public employer is State of New Mexico.

Religion

Religion plays a significant role in New Mexico politics, with 38% of residents identifying as Protestant and 21% as Catholic. 0.5% of the state’s residents identify as Muslim, 3% identify as Mormon, 0.5% identify as Jewish, and 15% claim another religion. However, the state also has a notable non-religious population at 22%.