New Mexico American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2016

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population in New Mexico was 227,527 and represented 10.87% of the total New Mexico population (2,092,555).

Among New Mexico counties, McKinley County had the highest number of people who identified as American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (57,606), followed by San Juan County (52,003), and Bernalillo County (41,815). Harding County had the lowest (15).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population, as well as the gender percentages when you interact with the map. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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New Mexico American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2016
New Mexico American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2016
County
American Indian & Alaska Native Pop.
% of County Population
McKinley 57,606 78.87
San Juan 52,003 40.62
Bernalillo 41,815 6.17
Sandoval 19,623 13.96
Cibola 11,728 43.34
Rio Arriba 7,582 19.33
Santa Fe 6,320 4.25
Otero 5,341 8.13
Doña Ana 5,226 2.44
Valencia 4,404 5.82
Taos 2,513 7.63
Socorro 2,404 14.15
Chaves 1,566 2.38
Eddy 1,347 2.34
Lea 1,293 1.84
Curry 1,015 2.02
San Miguel 867 3.1
Lincoln 789 4.06
Torrance 650 4.2
Grant 647 2.31
Luna 593 2.43
Roosevelt 430 2.24
Sierra 334 3
Colfax 319 2.6
Los Alamos 279 1.53
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