North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

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2019 Population

122,844

0.247% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

44.6

1.83% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

20.2%

N/A 1-year N/A

2019 Median Household Income

$43,826

2019 Median Property Value

$192,800

2.5% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

44,054

1.39% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM had a population of 123k people with a median age of 44.6 and a median household income of $43,826. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM declined from 123,148 to 122,844, a −0.247% decrease and its median household income N/A from N/A to $43,826, a N/A% N/A.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are White (Hispanic) (39.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (28.9%), Other (Hispanic) (18.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.49%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.5%). 47.9% of the households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.3% 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 (985 degrees awarded in 2019), Northern New Mexico College (200 degrees), and University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (157 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was $192,800, and the homeownership rate was 75%. Most people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM borders Southeast Colorado PUMA, CO, La Plata, Montezuma, Gunnison, Archuleta, Dolores, Hinsdale & San Juan Counties PUMA, CO, Navajo Nation PUMA, NM, Farmington, Bloomfield & Aztec Cities PUMA, NM, Eastern Plains New Mexico PUMA, NM, Santa Fe County PUMA, NM, Sandoval County PUMA, NM, and Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM.

United States Colorado New Mexico

Diversity

North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 123k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 5.31% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (6.52k people).

In 2019, there were 1.38 times more White (Hispanic) residents (48.8k people) in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 23k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (47,317 speakers), Other Native Languages of North America (4,348 speakers), and Navajo (776 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

White (Hispanic)
48.8k ± 1.52k
White (Non-Hispanic)
35.5k ± 278
Other (Hispanic)
23k ± 1.58k

61.2%

Hispanic Population

75.2k people

61.2% of the people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (75.2k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
47,317 speakers (40.7%)
Other Native Languages of North America
4,348 speakers (3.74%)
Navajo
776 speakers (0.667%)

47.9% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 40.7% of the overall population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are native Spanish speakers. 3.74% speak Other Native Languages of North America and 0.667% speak Navajo, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.31%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.52k people

4.87%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

6k people

As of 2019, 5.31% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (6.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 4.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Central 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

± 3.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 44.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents was 44.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,221 ± 1,375 people
China
372 ± 473 people
El Salvador
251 ± 389 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 3,221 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by China with 372 and El Salvador with 251.

Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.3% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,645 ± 377
Gulf War (1990s)
990 ± 217
Gulf War (2001-)
959 ± 234

North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.68 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Mexico. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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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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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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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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Economy

Median household income in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is $43,826. In 2019, 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 $77,091, followed by Sandoval County PUMA, NM and Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,997 and $68,932.

Males in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,715. The income inequality in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 44.1k people. The largest industries in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Scientific research & development services (7,019 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,275 people), and Construction (2,431 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($112,994), Waste management & remediation services ($107,932), and Investigation & security services ($99,516).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,826

2019 value

± $1,743

Households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have a median annual income of $43,826, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of N/A in N/A, which represents a N/A% annual growth.

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

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$71,255

Average Male Salary in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

± $11,492

$49,715

Average Female Salary in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

± $8,893

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM made 1.43 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Central 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

Asian
$59,434 ± $43,582
Two or More Races
$57,883 ± $54,727
White
$56,178 ± $8,300

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM workers was Asian. 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM.

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

Wage Distribution

0.489

2019 Wage GINI in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

0.487

2018 Wage GINI in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

In 2019, the income inequality in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.433% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, 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 $77,091, followed by Sandoval County PUMA, NM and Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,997 and $68,932.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM (24.4k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

Hispanic
17,882 ± 1,100
White
14,596 ± 993
Other
6,512 ± 760

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.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

44.1k

2019 Value

1.39%

1 Year growth

± 1.39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 1.39%, from 43.4k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Other Physical Scientists (1,390 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,300 people), and Other managers (1,178 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, by number of employees, are Other Physical Scientists (1,390 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,300 people), and Other managers (1,178 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Astronomers & physicists (62.2 times higher than expected), Environmental scientists and specialists, including health (21 times), and Other Physical Scientists (17.8 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, by average salary, are Operations research analysts ($161,580), Other Physical Scientists ($151,146), and Mechanical engineers ($136,030).

Industries

Employment by Industries

44.1k

2019 Value

1.39%

1 Year growth

± 1.39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 1.39%, from 43.4k employees to 44.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Scientific research & development services (7,019 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,275 people), and Construction (2,431 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, by number of employees, are Scientific research & development services (7,019 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,275 people), and Construction (2,431 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has an unusually high number of Scientific research & development services (36.9 times higher than expected), Forestry except logging (27.3 times), and Executive offices & legislative bodies (5.04 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, by average salary, are Scientific research & development services ($112,994), Waste management & remediation services ($107,932), and Investigation & security services ($99,516).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2018, the top outbound Colorado and New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $40.7B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($36.9B) and Crude petroleum ($34.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado and New Mexico.

$213B

2018 Value in Colorado

$360B

Projected 2045 Value in Colorado

68.9% growth

$99.1B

2018 Value in New Mexico

$169B

Projected 2045 Value in New Mexico

70.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Colorado trade was $213B. This is expected to increase 68.9% to $360B by 2045.

Comparatively, total outbound New Mexico trade was $99.1B. This is expected to increase 70.9% to $169B by 2045.

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

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

Texas
$34.6B
California
$13.1B
Arizona
$12.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Colorado and New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $34.6B, followed by California with $13.1B and Arizona and $12.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 48.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (6.11%). The most partisan county was Catron County, NM with 71.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM. Showing the available data for Colorado.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (48.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.5%)
Republican Party
Gary Johnson (6.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 48.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (6.11%).

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.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Colorado

48.2% 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.

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, 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 New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 1,599 degrees. The student population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is skewed towards women, with 2,590 male students and 4,414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (910 and 59.2%), followed by White (386 and 25.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (117 and 7.61%), and Black or African American (42 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Highlands University (985 and 61.6%), Northern New Mexico College (200 and 12.5%), and University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (157 and 9.82%).

The most popular majors in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Clinical Social Work (267 and 16.7%), General Business Administration & Management (235 and 14.7%), and Registered Nursing (122 and 7.63%).

The median tuition cost in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM for a public four year colleges is $3,944 for in-state students and $10,442 for out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Clinical Social Work
112 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
98 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
72 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Clinical Social Work with 112 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.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Mexico Highlands University
985 degrees awarded
Northern New Mexico College
200 degrees awarded
University of New Mexico-Taos Campus
157 degrees awarded

$3,944

Median In-State Public

In 2019, the North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Highlands University with 985 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

478

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,121

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 478 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.426 times less than the 1,121 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
910 degrees awarded
White
386 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
117 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Hispanic or Latino students. These 910 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 386 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was $192,800 in 2019, which is 0.802 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $188,100 to $192,800, a 2.5% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 21.5 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.

Housing

Property Value

$192,800

2019 Median

± $9,270

$188,100

2018 Median

± $7,565

In 2019, the median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to to $192,800 from the previous year's value of $188,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in North Central 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

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

$43,826

Median Household Income

± $1,743

46.1k

Number of Households

± 1,456

In 2019, the median household income of the 46.1k households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM N/A $43,826 from the previous year's value of N/A.

The following chart displays the households in North Central 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM 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.

Rent vs Own

75%

2019 Homeownership

74.6%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 75% 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 74.6%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.82% of the workforce in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (75.9%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (7.06%)

In 2019, 75.9% of workers in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (7.06%).

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 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, followed by false.

Health

92.5% of the population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 28.8% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 1.94% 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).

Per capita personal health care spending in Colorado was $6,804 in 2014. This is a 5.13% increase from the previous year ($6,472).

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1336 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.224% decrease from the previous year (1339 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1437 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Colorado see 1211 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.656% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1220 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 269 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, De Baca County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.3%). Additionally, Guadalupe County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,336 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

1,211 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,336 patients per year. This represents a 0.224% decrease from the previous year (1,339 patients).

Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,211 patients per year. This represents a 0.656% decrease from the previous year (1,219 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.

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 and Colorado.

$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Mexico

$6,804

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Colorado

$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.

Similarly, all personal health care spending per capita in Colorado (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.13%, from $6,472 to $6,804.

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

Health Care Coverage

7.47%

Uninsured

34.5%

Employer Coverage

28.8%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM declined by 14.4% from 8.72% to 7.47%.

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