North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

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2021 Population
125,427
2.19% 1-year growth
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
45
0.223% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
18%
4.99% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$51,717
12.9% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$210,900
4.82% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
46,046
3.78% 1-year growth

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In 2021, North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM had a population of 125k people with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $51,717. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew from 122,743 to 125,427, a 2.19% increase and its median household income grew from $45,789 to $51,717, a 12.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are White (Hispanic) (31.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), Other (Hispanic) (18.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.3%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.27%).

45.4% of the households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are New Mexico Highlands University (768 degrees awarded in 2021), Northern New Mexico College (212 degrees), and Luna Community College (153 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was $210,900, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 125k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.15% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (6.46k people).

In 2021, there were 1.11 times more White (Hispanic) residents (39.7k people) in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 22.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (46,637 households), Other Native Languages of North America (3,968 households), and Navajo (979 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
63,349
Women
50.6%
61,857
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 125,206 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

97%
2021 Citizenship
97.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM
  1. White (Hispanic)
    39.7k ± 2.05k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    35.7k ± 394
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    22.7k ± 1.97k
61.1%
Hispanic Population
76.6k people

In 2021, there were 1.11 times more White (Hispanic) residents (39.7k people) in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 22.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

61.1% of the people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (76.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,878 ± 1,505 people
  2. China
    537 ± 568 people
  3. Vietnam
    198 ± 345 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 3,878 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by China with 537 and Vietnam with 198.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.15%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.46k people
4.96%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
6.09k people

As of 2021, 5.15% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (6.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 4.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    46,637 households (39%)
  2. Other Native Languages of North America
    3,968 households (3.32%)
  3. Navajo
    979 households (0.819%)

45.4% of the households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 39% of the households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,510 ± 405
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,584 ± 331
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    880 ± 293

North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 46k people. The largest industries in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Scientific research & development services (6,897 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,507 people), and Construction (2,693 people), and the highest paying industries are Banking & related activities ($189,503), Independent artists, writers, and performers ($156,613), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($121,649).

Males in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,010. The income inequality in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
21,537
Women
48.5%
22,832
Men
51.5%

The workforce of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2020 was 44,369 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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Occupations

46k
2021 Value
3.78%
1 Year growth
± 3.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 3.78%, from 44.4k employees to 46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Cashiers (1,342 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,221 people), and Other Physical Scientists (1,201 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

46k
2021 Value
3.78%
1 Year growth
± 3.78%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 3.78%, from 44.4k employees to 46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Scientific research & development services (6,897 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,507 people), and Construction (2,693 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,706
Median earning men ± $3,193
$29,432
Median earning women ± $1,869

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,348), Manufacturing ($68,063), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,262).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,383), Public Administration ($45,932), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,828).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado and New Mexico to other states, or from other states to Colorado and New Mexico.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $31.4B
  2. $29.9B
  3. $29.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado and New Mexico product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $31.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($29.9B) and Electronics ($29.3B).

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B
2020 Value in Colorado
$434B
Projected 2050 Value in Colorado
110% growth
$79.7B
2020 Value in New Mexico
$117B
Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico
46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado and New Mexico to other states, or from other states to Colorado and New Mexico.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $30.5B
  2. $13.4B
  3. $8.62B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado and New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $30.5B, followed by California with $13.4B and Arizona and $8.62B.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján 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.

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

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich
Senator from New Mexico1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Ben Ray Luján
Senator from New Mexico2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján 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.

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US Representatives from New Mexico

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

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In 2021, universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 1,318 degrees. The student population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,416 male students and 4,275 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (795 and 61.8%), followed by White (294 and 22.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (105 and 8.16%), and Black or African American (40 and 3.11%).

The largest universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Highlands University (768 and 58.3%), Northern New Mexico College (212 and 16.1%), and Luna Community College (153 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Clinical Social Work (213 and 16.2%), General Business Administration & Management (171 and 13%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (81 and 6.15%).

The median tuition cost in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM for a public four year colleges is $4,103 for in-state students and $10,793 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,691 students enrolled in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,928 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 81 degree-majors awarded
  2. 64 degree-majors awarded
  3. 44 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Clinical Social Work with 81 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 768 degrees awarded
  2. 212 degrees awarded
  3. 153 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Highlands University with 768 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 357 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.371 times less than the 961 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 795 degrees mean that there were 2.7 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 294 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,103) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,812) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,178) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.519% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.1k), Some college (25k), and Bachelors Degree (14.9k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was $210,900 in 2021, which is 0.861 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $201,200 to $210,900, a 4.82% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is $51,717. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $74,028, followed by Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM and Sandoval County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,967 and $68,947.

Property

$210,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$8,092
$36,598
Median Property Taxes
±$1,471

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

76.7%
Homeownership
2021
67.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 76.7% of the housing units in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $74,028, followed by Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM and Sandoval County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,967 and $68,947.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,717
Median Household Income
± $2,443
47.7k
Number of Households
± 1,730

In 2021, the median household income of the 47.7k households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $51,717 from the previous year's value of $45,789.

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Wage Distribution

0.482
2021 Wage GINI in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM
0.493
2020 Wage GINI in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

In 2021, the income inequality in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.27% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (75%)
  2. Carpooled (10.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.76%)

In 2021, 75% of workers in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (8.76%).

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Commute Time

23.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.59% of the workforce in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Central 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM (22.2k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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92.8% of the population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 28.8% on Medicaid, 16.3% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 2.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1316 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1336 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 238 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Colorado see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1211 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1208 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,316 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico
1,202 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,316 patients per year. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1,336 patients).

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0.743% decrease from the previous year (1,211 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.19%
Uninsured
34.3%
Employer Coverage
28.8%
Medicaid
16.3%
Medicare
11.3%
Non-Group
2.09%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew by 11.4% from 6.46% to 7.19%.

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