Enchantment State News

Of the 2,109,366 citizens living in New Mexico in 2021, 87.6% said they were only one race, while 12.4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in New Mexico who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 64.7% or 1,364,638 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in New Mexico is higher than the national average, which stands at 7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this article was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like New Mexico.

	Estimated Total
White	1,364,638
Multiracial	261,464
Some Other Race	204,742
American Indian or Alaska Native	197,712
African American	44,792
Asian	34,313
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1,705

Source: US Census Bureau