New Mexico Female or Women Population By Race and Ethnicity in 2016
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the New Mexico female or women population was 1,056,516. Among the New Mexico female population, 512,187 identified as Hispanic (48.48%), and 544,329 identified as Non-Hispanic (51.52%).
Race: The White Alone female population was the largest female racial group in New Mexico, with a population of 867,982 (82.16%). The American Indian and Alaska Native Alone female population was the second largest female racial group in New Mexico, with a population of 116,855 (11.06%). The Two Or More Races female population was the third largest female racial group in New Mexico, with a population of 26,093 (2.47%).
Ethnicity: The White Alone - Hispanic female population was the largest female ethnic group in New Mexico, with a population of 468,840 (44.38%). The White Alone - Non Hispanic female population was the second largest female ethnic group in New Mexico, with a population of 399,142 (37.78%). The American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic female population was the third largest female ethnic group in New Mexico, with a population of 95,288 (9.02%).
The charts and tables below shows the female population and percentage for each racial and ethnicity group in New Mexico.
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| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone | 23,834 | 2.26% |
| White Alone | 867,982 | 82.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 116,855 | 11.06% |
| Asian Alone | 20,141 | 1.91% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 1,611 | 0.15% |
| Two Or More Races | 26,093 | 2.47% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 7,428 | 0.70% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 468,840 | 44.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 21,567 | 2.04% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 2,620 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 964 | 0.09% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 10,768 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 16,406 | 1.55% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 399,142 | 37.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 95,288 | 9.02% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 17,521 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 647 | 0.06% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 15,325 | 1.45% |
