Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

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Population

127,563

1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tom Udall

Democratic Party

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

Median Age

33.1

Poverty Rate

16%

Median Household Income

$61,107

1.97% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$135,000

4.41% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

52,676

0.038% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM had a population of 128k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $61,107. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew from 126,298 to 127,563, a 1% increase and its median household income grew from $59,927 to $61,107, a 1.97% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are White (Hispanic) (48.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (41.3%), Other (Hispanic) (4.03%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%). 31.2% of the people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM speak a non-English language, and 91.5% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are New Mexico Junior College (646 degrees awarded in 2017), University of the Southwest (273 degrees), and New Mexico State University-Carlsbad (114 degrees).

The median property value in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is $135,000, and the homeownership rate is 69.2%. Most people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is 2 cars per household.

Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM borders Eastern Plains New Mexico PUMA, NM, Central Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, and Rio Grande COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (West) PUMA, TX.

United States New Mexico Texas

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Mexico, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Mexico across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 48.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40%), followed by Gary Johnson (9.34%). The most partisan county was Catron County, NM with 71.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results not available for Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (9.34%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 48.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40%), followed by Gary Johnson (9.34%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Mexico.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for New Mexico

48.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Mexico

Catron County, NM
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Union County, NM
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Santa Fe County, NM
71.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Mexico was Catron County, NM with 71.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Mexico colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Tom Udall

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 128k people, from which 91.5% are citizens. As of 2018, 11.9% of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (15.2k people).

In 2018, there were 1.17 times more White (Hispanic) residents (61.8k people) in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.14k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (35,702 speakers), Navajo (147 speakers), and Gujarati (133 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

White (Hispanic)
61.8k ± 1.06k
White (Non-Hispanic)
52.6k ± 144
Other (Hispanic)
5.14k ± 836

53.6%

Hispanic Population

68.4k people

53.6% of the people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (68.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
35,702 speakers (30.3%)
Navajo
147 speakers (0.125%)
Gujarati
133 speakers (0.113%)

31.2% of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.9%. In 2018, the most common non-English language spoken in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 30.3% of the overall population of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are native Spanish speakers. 0.125% speak Navajo and 0.113% speak Spanish, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

11.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

11.6%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

14.5k people

As of 2018, 11.9% of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (15.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 11.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.9

In 2018, the median age of all people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 33.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents was 33.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
14,346 ± 2,769 people
India
187 ± 335 people
Cuba
159 ± 309 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 14,346 Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by India with 187 and Cuba with 159.

Citizenship

91.5%

2018 Citizenship

91.3%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 91.5% of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,209 ± 258
Gulf War (2001-)
1,137 ± 288
Gulf War (1990s)
881 ± 204

Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.94 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is $61,107. In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM with a value of $66,621, followed by Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM and Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $66,599 and $60,193.

Males in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.62 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,603. The income inequality in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 52.7k people. The largest industries in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are Support activities for mining (6,737 people), Construction (3,800 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,607 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($117,740), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($114,767), and Natural gas distribution ($93,202).

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,107

2018 value

± $1,516

1.97%

1 Year Growth

± 4.19%

Households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have a median annual income of $61,107, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $59,927 in 2017, which represents a 1.97% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$62,560

Average Male Salary in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

± $7,135

$38,603

Average Female Salary in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

± $5,604

In 2017, full-time male employees in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM made 1.62 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

White
$48,424 ± $5,108
Two or More Races
$47,208 ± $50,054
American Indian
$45,363 ± $26,973

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM workers was White. These workers were paid 1.03 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.438

2017 Wage GINI in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

0.447

2016 Wage GINI in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

In 2017, the income inequality in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.17% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2018, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM with a value of $66,621, followed by Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM and Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $66,599 and $60,193.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM (19.9k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
17,396 ± 1,015
Hispanic
12,575 ± 839
Black
1,169 ± 291

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

52.7k

2017 Value

0.038%

1 Year growth

± 0.038%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.038%, from 52.7k employees to 52.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,643 people), Cashiers (1,501 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,398 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,643 people), Cashiers (1,501 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,398 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (60.9 times higher than expected), Pumping station operators (52.6 times), and Miscellaneous extraction workers, including roof bolters & helpers (43 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, by average salary, are Physicians & surgeons ($250,095), Welding, soldering, & brazing workers ($128,711), and Chief executives & legislators ($125,654).

Industries

Employment by Industries

52.7k

2017 Value

0.038%

1 Year growth

± 0.038%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.038%, from 52.7k employees to 52.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Support activities for mining (6,737 people), Construction (3,800 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,607 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, by number of employees, are Support activities for mining (6,737 people), Construction (3,800 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,607 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM has an unusually high number of Support activities for mining (37 times higher than expected), Oil & gas extraction (30.3 times), and Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying (27.2 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, by average salary, are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($117,740), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($114,767), and Natural gas distribution ($93,202).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $12.9B, followed by Crude petroleum ($12.8B) and Electronics ($7.72B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Mexico.

$69.2B

2015 Value in New Mexico

$110B

Projected 2045 Value in New Mexico

59.8% growth

In 2015, total outbound New Mexico trade was $69.2B. This is expected to increase 59.8% to $110B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$9.94B
Arizona
$8.59B
Oregon
$5.67B

In 2015, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $9.94B, followed by Arizona with $8.59B and Oregon and $5.67B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 1,033 degrees. The student population of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is skewed towards women, with 1,959 male students and 3,329 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are White (433 and 42%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (407 and 39.5%), Black or African American (104 and 10.1%), and Unknown (55 and 5.33%).

The largest universities in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Junior College (646 and 62.5%), University of the Southwest (273 and 26.4%), and New Mexico State University-Carlsbad (114 and 11%).

The most popular majors in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are General Studies (484 and 46.9%), School Counseling & Guidance Services (73 and 7.07%), and Registered Nursing (43 and 4.16%).

The median tuition costs in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are $16,000 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
480 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degree-majorss awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
15 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was General Studies with 480 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Mexico Junior College
646 degrees awarded
University of the Southwest
273 degrees awarded
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
114 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$16,000

Median Private

In 2017, the Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Junior College with 646 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

353

Degrees Awarded to Men

680

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 353 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.519 times less than the 680 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
433 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
407 degrees awarded
Black or African American
104 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM were to White students. These 433 degrees mean that there were 1.06 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 407 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was $135,000 in 2018, which is 0.588 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $129,300 to $135,000, a 4.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is 69.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 19.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$135,000

2018 Median

± $4,695

$129,300

2017 Median

± $5,498

In 2018, the median property value in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to to $135,000 from the previous year's value of $129,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,107

Median Household Income

± $1,516

43.4k

Number of Households

± 1,481

In 2018, the median household income of the 43.4k households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $61,107 from the previous year's value of $59,927.

The following chart displays the households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

69.2%

2018 Homeownership

69.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 69.2% of the housing units in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (19.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 3.29% of the workforce in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
85.6%
Carpooled
10.1%
Worked At Home
1.92%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Drove Alone (85.6%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.1%) and those who Worked At Home (1.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

87.7% of the population of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 24.4% on Medicaid, 9.68% on Medicare, 8.72% on non-group plans, and 0.656% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1325 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.684% increase from the previous year (1316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1544 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cibola County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.7%). Additionally, McKinley County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

1,325 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,325 patients per year. This represents a 0.684% increase from the previous year (1,316 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Mexico

$4,155

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,445

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,663

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Mexico (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.16%, from $6,860 to $7,214.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

12.3%

Uninsured

44.2%

Employer Coverage

24.4%

Medicaid

9.68%

Medicare

8.72%

Non-Group

0.656%

Military or VA

Between N/A and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM N/A by N/A from N/A% to 12.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.