Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

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2019 Population

128,009

0.35% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

33.1

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

15.3%

4.56% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$62,604

2.45% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$145,100

7.48% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

52,887

0.976% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM had a population of 128k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $62,604. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew from 127,563 to 128,009, a 0.35% increase and its median household income grew from $61,107 to $62,604, a 2.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are White (Hispanic) (48.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (40.5%), Other (Hispanic) (4.42%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.52%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.08%). 29.4% of the households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

91.4% of the residents in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are New Mexico Junior College (405 degrees awarded in 2020), University of the Southwest (305 degrees), and New Mexico State University-Carlsbad (135 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was $145,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%. Most people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM borders Eastern Plains New Mexico PUMA, NM, Central Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, South Plains Association of Governments (Outside Lubbock County) PUMA, TX, and Rio Grande COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (West) PUMA, TX.

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Diversity

Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 128k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.3% of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (15.7k people).

In 2019, there were 1.2 times more White (Hispanic) residents (62.2k people) in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 51.9k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.66k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (33,753 speakers), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (180 speakers), and Navajo (143 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

White (Hispanic)
62.2k ± 1.25k
White (Non-Hispanic)
51.9k ± 142
Other (Hispanic)
5.66k ± 1.05k

54.4%

Hispanic Population

69.6k people

54.4% of the people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (69.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
33,753 speakers (28.5%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
180 speakers (0.152%)
Navajo
143 speakers (0.121%)

29.4% of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 28.5% of the overall population of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are native Spanish speakers. 0.152% speak Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) and 0.121% speak Navajo, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.3%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15.7k people

11.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

As of 2019, 12.3% of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (15.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 11.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 33.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents was 33.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,752 ± 2,720 people
Philippines
316 ± 436 people
Cuba
219 ± 363 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 13,752 Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by Philippines with 316 and Cuba with 219.

Citizenship

91.4%

2019 Citizenship

91.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 91.4% of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 91.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,021 ± 316
Gulf War (2001-)
995 ± 335
Gulf War (1990s)
932 ± 219

Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Mexico. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Mexico, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Mexico across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is $62,604. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $77,091, followed by Sandoval County PUMA, NM and Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,997 and $68,932.

Males in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.77 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,022. The income inequality in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 52.9k people. The largest industries in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are Support activities for mining (7,036 people), Construction (3,940 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,585 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($180,276), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($108,931), and Oil & gas extraction ($94,603).

Wages

Median Household Income

$62,604

2019 value

± $2,350

2.45%

1 Year Growth

± 4.39%

Households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have a median annual income of $62,604, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $61,107 in 2018, which represents a 2.45% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$69,107

Average Male Salary in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

± $8,147

$39,022

Average Female Salary in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

± $4,910

In 2019, full-time male employees in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM made 1.77 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

American Indian
$62,476 ± $44,258
Asian
$56,166 ± $39,349
White
$52,518 ± $5,621

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM workers was American Indian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.434

2019 Wage GINI in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

0.446

2018 Wage GINI in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM

In 2019, the income inequality in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.62% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $77,091, followed by Sandoval County PUMA, NM and Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,997 and $68,932.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM (19k out of 125k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
16,526 ± 1,030
Hispanic
12,331 ± 893
Black
1,125 ± 299

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

52.9k

2019 Value

0.976%

1 Year growth

± 0.976%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.976%, from 52.4k employees to 52.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,028 people), Cashiers (1,515 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,028 people), Cashiers (1,515 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,382 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Pumping station operators (62.9 times higher than expected), Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (52.6 times), and Mining machine operators (51.8 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, by average salary, are Project management specialists ($166,115), Miscellaneous plant & system operators ($128,315), and Chief executives & legislators ($117,738).

Industries

Employment by Industries

52.9k

2019 Value

0.976%

1 Year growth

± 0.976%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.976%, from 52.4k employees to 52.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Support activities for mining (7,036 people), Construction (3,940 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,585 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, by number of employees, are Support activities for mining (7,036 people), Construction (3,940 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,585 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM has an unusually high number of Support activities for mining (44.7 times higher than expected), Oil & gas extraction (36.8 times), and Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying (26.3 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, by average salary, are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($180,276), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($108,931), and Oil & gas extraction ($94,603).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $14.6B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($8.89B) and Crude petroleum ($8.24B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.4B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

71.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $68.4B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$19.7B
Arizona
$5.99B
Louisiana
$3.03B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $19.7B, followed by Arizona with $5.99B and Louisiana and $3.03B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%). The most partisan county was Lea County, NM with 79% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Mexico.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for New Mexico

54.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Mexico

Lea County, NM
79% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Union County, NM
77.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Taos County, NM
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Mexico was Lea County, NM with 79% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Mexico colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 845 degrees. The student population of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is skewed towards women, with 1,212 male students and 2,301 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (360 and 42.9%), followed by White (308 and 36.7%), Black or African American (88 and 10.5%), and Unknown (51 and 6.07%).

The largest universities in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Junior College (405 and 47.9%), University of the Southwest (305 and 36.1%), and New Mexico State University-Carlsbad (135 and 16%).

The most popular majors in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM are General Studies (274 and 32.4%), School Counseling & Guidance Services (81 and 9.59%), and General Cosmetology (57 and 6.75%).

The median tuition cost in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM for private four year colleges is $16,000.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
25 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
270 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was General Business with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Mexico Junior College
405 degrees awarded
University of the Southwest
305 degrees awarded
New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
135 degrees awarded

$16,000

Median Private

In 2020, the Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Junior College with 405 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

283

Degrees Awarded to Men

562

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 283 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.504 times less than the 562 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
360 degrees awarded
White
308 degrees awarded
Black or African American
88 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was Hispanic or Latino students. These 360 degrees mean that there were 1.17 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 308 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM was $145,100 in 2019, which is 0.603 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $135,000 to $145,100, a 7.48% increase. The homeownership rate in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$145,100

2019 Median

± $3,917

$135,000

2018 Median

± $4,695

In 2019, the median property value in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to to $145,100 from the previous year's value of $135,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,604

Median Household Income

± $2,350

43.8k

Number of Households

± 1,534

In 2019, the median household income of the 43.8k households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $62,604 from the previous year's value of $61,107.

The following chart displays the households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

68.1%

2019 Homeownership

69.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 68.1% of the housing units in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.51% of the workforce in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (85.7%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (1.95%)

In 2019, 85.7% of workers in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (1.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.6% of the population of Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 25.5% on Medicaid, 9.25% on Medicare, 8.57% on non-group plans, and 0.6% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1336 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.224% decrease from the previous year (1339 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1437 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, De Baca County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.3%). Additionally, Guadalupe County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

1,336 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,336 patients per year. This represents a 0.224% decrease from the previous year (1,339 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Mexico

$4,155

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,445

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,663

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Mexico (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.16%, from $6,860 to $7,214.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.4%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

25.5%

Medicaid

9.25%

Medicare

8.57%

Non-Group

0.6%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM declined by 7.21% from 12.3% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Far Southeast New Mexico PUMA, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.