New Mexico
As of September 2024
Overview
People in every state struggle to exercise economic and political control over their lives, New Mexico ranked 37th in the Dēmos Power Scorecard. For more insight into New Mexico’s economic and socio-political conditions, see below.
Each state scorecard and associated data can be downloaded below.
2M
State population
65%
Population of ColorDefinitionBlack population: 1.5%Hispanic population: 50.5%Asian population: 1.6%
Aggregate ConditionsDefinitionAggregate conditions refer to factors that influence the ability of our communities to have agency and control in our (1) economy and (2) democracy.
38/120Bottom 40%
Rank: 37th out of 50
Economic ConditionsDefinitionIndividual’s and communities financial well-being and the factors that impact it
15/60Bottom 20%
Rank: 43rd out of 50
Socio-Political ConditionsDefinitionSocio-political conditions refers to factors that influence the political power, civic engagement, and well-being of individuals and communities.
23/60Bottom 40%
Rank: 31st out of 50