How many immigrants are in New Mexico?
About 193K in 2021. This represents approximately 9.2% of the population, or about 7 in 80 residents in New Mexico. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, those who have become US citizens, individuals authorized to enter the US, and undocumented residents.
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In 2021
193K
New Mexico residents were foreign-born
In 2021
7 in 80
New Mexico residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in New Mexico decreased from 200K in 2011 to 193K in 2021. This change occurred alongside shifts in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. Analyzing the foreign-born share of the total population provides a clearer understanding of these demographics. In 2021, the foreign-born population in New Mexico was 9.2%, lower than the national average of 13.6%, and a decrease from 9.8% in 2011.
Foreign-born share of the population in New Mexico
Variations in immigrant populations reflect changes in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). In New Mexico, the highest and lowest were: Las Cruces, NM at 16% and Farmington, NM at 2.8%, respectively.
On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021
Foreign-born share of the population (2021)
| 1. | Las Cruces, NM Metro Area | 16% |
| 2. | Santa Fe, NM Metro Area | 12% |
| 3. | Albuquerque, NM Metro Area | 8.9% |
| 4. | Farmington, NM Metro Area | 2.8% |
