67.2/100
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Best for people who want more jobs, culture and amenities while keeping regional nature within reach.
2025 population556,588Annual change-0.41%
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NMWestNew Mexico Lifestyle Guide
Research-backed state profile for New Mexico, including its 2025 population estimate, capital, Census region, leading cities, official sources, and links from the interactive U.S. map.
State capitalSanta Fe
2025 population2,125,498
Annual change-0.06%
Census regionWest
Indexed cities5
About New Mexico
New Mexico is part of the Mountain division in the U.S. Census Bureau’s West region, with Santa Fe as its capital. The Census Bureau estimated the state’s population at 2,125,498 on July 1, 2025. The largest Census places included in this research pack are Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and Roswell.
Population snapshot
The July 1, 2025 population estimate is 2,125,498. Compared with the 2024 estimate, the population decreased by approximately 0.06%.
Largest places in this data pack
- Albuquerque
- Las Cruces
- Rio Rancho
- Santa Fe
- Roswell
How this state index is organized
This page connects the interactive U.S. map to dedicated city profiles, related editorial guides, and future verified lifestyle metrics covering affordability, housing, employment, safety, education, healthcare, transportation, climate, entertainment, and environment.
Research scope: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 population estimates. Population figures are estimates rather than decennial census counts and may be revised in later vintages.
CITY INDEX
Leading cities in New Mexico
City cards combine the bundled 2025 Census population baseline with verified scores where available and clearly labeled modeled lifestyle baselines elsewhere.
70.1/100
New Mexico
Las Cruces
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population116,978Annual change+0.55%
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New Mexico
Rio Rancho
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population114,419Annual change+1.75%
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New Mexico
Santa Fe
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population89,837Annual change-0.47%
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New Mexico
Roswell
Best for people who value a more manageable scale, local routines and lower day-to-day friction.
2025 population46,878Annual change-0.70%
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