New Mexico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for New Mexico
New Mexico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
2,120,246
Median Age
39.4
Male Median
38.2
Female Median
40.7
New Mexico Population Growth
New Mexico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +5.3%%.
+5.3%% Growth
New Mexico Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
New Mexico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.4 | 2,120,246 |
| 2023 | 39.2 | 2,114,768 |
| 2022 | 38.6 | 2,112,463 |
| 2021 | 38.3 | 2,109,366 |
| 2020 | 38.1 | 2,097,021 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 2,092,454 |
| 2018 | 37.5 | 2,092,434 |
| 2017 | 37.3 | 2,084,828 |
| 2016 | 37.2 | 2,082,669 |
| 2015 | 37.0 | 2,084,117 |
| 2014 | 36.8 | 2,080,085 |
| 2013 | 36.7 | 2,069,706 |
| 2012 | 36.6 | 2,055,287 |
| 2011 | 36.5 | 2,037,136 |
| 2010 | 36.4 | 2,013,122 |
New Mexico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.2% |
| 5–17 | 16.5% |
| 18–24 | 9.3% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–54 | 24.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.5% |
| 65+ | 19.3% |
Dependency Ratios for New Mexico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for New Mexico
The median age in New Mexico is 39.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of New Mexico is 2,120,246.
In New Mexico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in New Mexico is aging.