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New Mexico Household Income

According to the Census ACS 1-year survey, the median household income for New Mexico was $41,963 in 2011, the latest figures available. Compared to the median US household income, New Mexico median household income is $8,539 lower. 2012 Census ACS data (including 2012 New Mexico household income numbers) will be released in September of 2013. New Mexico median family income and per capita income for New Mexico are shown further down.

Real Median Household Income in New Mexico

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $50,502 -2.18% -7.08%
New Mexico $41,963 -3.35% -7.67%

New Mexico Real Median Household Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New Mexico peaked in 2008 at $45,448 and is now $3,485 (7.67%) lower.

Real Median Household Income: New Mexico, National

Historical Real Median Household Income for New Mexico

Date US New Mexico
2011 $50,502 $41,963
2010 $51,625 $43,418
2009 $52,660 $45,118
2008 $54,349 $45,448
2007 $55,039 $44,964
2006 $54,047 $45,322
2005 $53,274 $43,194

New Mexico Family Income

The ACS 1-year survey shows that the median family income for New Mexico was $51,744 in 2011. Compared to the median US family income, New Mexico median family income is $9,711 lower. Like the median household income numbers, 2012 family income data will be released in September of 2013.

Real Median Family Income in New Mexico

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $61,455 -1.71% -7.16%
New Mexico $51,744 -1.68% -5.05%

New Mexico Real Median Family Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New Mexico peaked in 2009 at $54,519 and is now $2,775 (5.09%) lower.

Real Median Family Income: New Mexico, National

Historical Real Median Family Income for New Mexico

Date US New Mexico
2011 $61,455 $51,744
2010 $62,522 $52,630
2009 $64,049 $54,519
2008 $66,192 $54,498
2007 $66,356 $53,865
2006 $65,286 $53,766
2005 $64,323 $50,803

New Mexico Per Capita Income

The ACS survey shows the median per capita income for New Mexico was $22,829 in 2011. Compared to the US per capita income, New Mexico per capita income is $3,879 lower. Per-capita income numbers for 2012 will be released in September of 2013.

Real Per Capita Income in New Mexico

2011 1 Year Change 3 Year Change
US $26,708 -0.64% -7.33%
New Mexico $22,829 -0.09% -5.38%

New Mexico Real Per Capita Income Trends since 2007

The real median household income for New Mexico peaked in 2008 at $24,128 and is now $1,299 (5.38%) lower.

Real Per Capita Income: New Mexico, National

Historical Real Per Capita Income for New Mexico

Date US New Mexico
2011 $26,708 $22,829
2010 $26,881 $22,849
2009 $27,692 $23,243
2008 $28,819 $24,128
2007 $28,949 $23,671
2006 $28,185 $23,328
2005 $28,842 $23,961