Definition

The number of New Mexicans and the percentage of the total population of all ages who are living in poverty, i.e., below the federal poverty level.

Data Source

State-level data are 1-year estimates from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), Table S1701.

County-level data are 1-year estimates from Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE).

The U.S. Census recommends using ACS data for state-level poverty estimates and using SAIPE data for county-level poverty rates, when they are available: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/saipe.html

Notes

New Mexico state-level data typically are from the American Community Survey 1-year estimates. As a result of COVID-19 data collection challenges, the 2020 New Mexico state-level data are 5-year estimates and not comparable to other years.

Last Updated

2023-12