Population Estimates
Note: Updated Estimates data as of December 22nd, 2025. The current estimates are preliminary and may change. Estimates data available in the download button includes years back to 2010.
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Note: Updated Estimates data as of August 5th, 2024. Estimates data available in the download button includes years back to 2010.
The University of New Mexico Geospatial and Population Studies Department (GPS) releases annual July 1 population estimates for New Mexico and its 33 counties. These estimates are used for research, planning, revenue and resource distribution, as denominators in epidemiological rates, and as input data for population projections.
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Population Characteristics (Age, Sex, Race, Ethnicity)
Detailed population characteristics including age, sex, race, and ethnicity are available through the New Mexico's Health Indicator Data & Statistics (NM-IBIS) portal, hosted by our partners at the New Mexico Department of Health.
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