Population of New Mexico

Analysis# New Mexico Population Analysis New Mexico's population of 2.12 million ranks it 36th nationally, reflecting modest growth over the past decade at 2.97%—below the U.S. average of 7.4% for the same period. The state's growth trajectory has slowed considerably since its peak in the 1910s, when the population expanded at a rate significantly higher than current figures, indicating a shift from rapid expansion during the early 20th century to more stagnant modern demographic trends. Over 124 years of data, New Mexico has experienced uneven development, suggesting periods of economic vitality in mining and agriculture have given way to structural challenges limiting population attraction and retention.