- Education-level
- Population 25 years and over
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Mexico
Population 25 years and over
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Mexico
2023
14.8% of 1.5 million people
Population 25 years and over poverty in New Mexico compared
How does New Mexico compare to other New Mexico and National averages?
New Mexico
14.8%
National average
10.6% (-28% lower than New Mexico)
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Mexico
Historical Timeline
14.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Mexico historical data
2011 - 5.4%
The 2011 5.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 5.6%
The 2012 increase to 5.6% from 2011 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2013 - 7.1%
The 2013 increase to 7.1% from 2012 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.
2014 - 6.7%
The 2014 decrease to 6.7% from 2013 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 16.3%
The 2015 increase to 16.3% from 2014 represents a 9.6% increase YoY.
2016 - 15.4%
The 2016 decrease to 15.4% from 2015 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2017 - 16.1%
The 2017 increase to 16.1% from 2016 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2018 - 16.3%
The 2018 increase to 16.3% from 2017 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 15.2%
The 2019 decrease to 15.2% from 2018 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 15.8%
The 2021 increase to 15.8% from 2019 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2022 - 14.9%
The 2022 decrease to 14.9% from 2021 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2023 - 14.8%
The 2023 decrease to 14.8% from 2022 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger New Mexico Poverty dataset.