Population By Race and Ethnicity in New Mexico in 2013
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2013, the 2,092,833 population of New Mexico comprised of 996,109 people who identified as Hispanic (47.60%), and 1,096,724 people who identified as Non-Hispanic (52.40%).
Race: The White Alone population was the largest racial group in New Mexico, with a population of 1,734,758 (82.89%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population was the second largest racial group in New Mexico, with a population of 219,111 (10.47%). Black or African American Alone population was the third largest racial group in New Mexico, with a population of 50,841 (2.43%).
Ethnicity: The White Alone - Hispanic population was the largest ethnic group in New Mexico, with a population of 916,304 (43.78%). White Alone - Non Hispanic population was the second largest ethnic group in New Mexico, with a population of 818,454 (39.11%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic population was the third largest ethnic group in New Mexico, with a population of 180,077 (8.60%).
The charts and tables below shows the population and percentage of each racial and ethnicity group in New Mexico.
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| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone | 50,841 | 2.43% |
| White Alone | 1,734,758 | 82.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 219,111 | 10.47% |
| Asian Alone | 34,983 | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 3,247 | 0.16% |
| Two Or More Races | 49,893 | 2.38% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 13,926 | 0.67% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 916,304 | 43.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 39,034 | 1.87% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 4,876 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 1,908 | 0.09% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 20,061 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 36,915 | 1.76% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 818,454 | 39.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 180,077 | 8.60% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 30,107 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 1,339 | 0.06% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 29,832 | 1.43% |