Most Asian cities in New Mexico research summary. We analyzed New Mexico’s most recent Census data to determine the most Asian cities in New Mexico based on the percentage of Asian residents. Here are the results of our analysis:
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The most Asian city in New Mexico is Gallup based on the most recent Census data.
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Gallup is 3.54% Asian.
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The least Asian city in New Mexico is Tucumcari.
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Tucumcari is 0.0% Asian.
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New Mexico is 1.6% Asian.
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New Mexico is the 39th most Asian state in the United States.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the cities in New Mexico with the largest Asian population in 2025:
Which city in New Mexico had the largest Asian population? Gallup took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in New Mexico for 2025. 3.54% of Gallup identify as Asian.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where New Mexico ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Asian, check out the best places to live in New Mexico or the most diverse places in New Mexico.
The 10 Most Asian Cities In New Mexico For 2025
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Population: 21,333
% Asian: 3.54%
# Of Asian Residents: 755
More on Gallup: Data
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Population: 8,540
% Asian: 3.3%
# Of Asian Residents: 282
More on Socorro: Data
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Population: 562,488
% Asian: 3.07%
# Of Asian Residents: 17,242
More on Albuquerque: Data
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Population: 31,063
% Asian: 2.57%
# Of Asian Residents: 798
More on Alamogordo: Data
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Population: 9,574
% Asian: 2.35%
# Of Asian Residents: 225
More on Silver City: Data
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Population: 6,468
% Asian: 1.84%
# Of Asian Residents: 119
More on Taos: Data
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Population: 88,224
% Asian: 1.82%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,605
More on Santa Fe: Data
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Population: 112,612
% Asian: 1.81%
# Of Asian Residents: 2,041
More on Las Cruces: Data
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Population: 106,533
% Asian: 1.8%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,917
More on Rio Rancho: Data
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Population: 17,932
% Asian: 1.58%
# Of Asian Residents: 283
More on Los Lunas: Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In New Mexico With The Largest Asian Population For 2025
We used Saturday Night Science to compare Census data on race across every place in New Mexico.
The Census’s most recently available data comes from the 2019-2023 American Community Survey.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Asian alone.
We limited our analysis to cities with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 32 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are Asian. The percentages ranked from 3.5% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of Asian population, with a higher score being more Asian than a lower score. Gallup took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Tucumcari was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report reflects our tenth time ranking the cities in New Mexico with the largest Asian population.
Read on for more information on how the cities in New Mexico ranked by population of Asian residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Asian Populations Across New Mexico
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Asian populations across New Mexico according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Asian cities in New Mexico are Gallup, Socorro, Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Silver City, Taos, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, and Los Lunas.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in New Mexico:
- Tucumcari
- Sunland Park
- Bernalillo
For more New Mexico reading, check out:
Table: Asian Population By City In New Mexico
| Rank | City | Population | Asian Population | % Asian |
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| 1 | Gallup | 21,333 | 755 | 3.54% |
| 2 | Socorro | 8,540 | 282 | 3.3% |
| 3 | Albuquerque | 562,488 | 17,242 | 3.07% |
| 4 | Alamogordo | 31,063 | 798 | 2.57% |
| 5 | Silver City | 9,574 | 225 | 2.35% |
| 6 | Taos | 6,468 | 119 | 1.84% |
| 7 | Santa Fe | 88,224 | 1,605 | 1.82% |
| 8 | Las Cruces | 112,612 | 2,041 | 1.81% |
| 9 | Rio Rancho | 106,533 | 1,917 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Los Lunas | 17,932 | 283 | 1.58% |
| 11 | Roswell | 47,823 | 693 | 1.45% |
| 12 | Clovis | 38,153 | 537 | 1.41% |
| 13 | Deming | 14,735 | 207 | 1.4% |
| 14 | Ruidoso | 7,701 | 81 | 1.05% |
| 15 | Corrales | 8,557 | 86 | 1.01% |
| 16 | Hobbs | 39,887 | 374 | 0.94% |
| 17 | Carlsbad | 31,813 | 283 | 0.89% |
| 18 | Farmington | 46,339 | 400 | 0.86% |
| 19 | Grants | 9,106 | 72 | 0.79% |
| 20 | Bloomfield | 7,391 | 58 | 0.78% |
| 21 | Artesia | 12,555 | 98 | 0.78% |
| 22 | Lovington | 11,444 | 76 | 0.66% |
| 23 | Portales | 12,023 | 67 | 0.56% |
| 24 | Truth Or Consequences | 6,026 | 28 | 0.46% |
| 25 | Raton | 6,013 | 23 | 0.38% |
| 26 | Los Ranchos De Albuquerque | 5,869 | 22 | 0.37% |
| 27 | Las Vegas | 13,120 | 41 | 0.31% |
| 28 | Belen | 7,427 | 12 | 0.16% |
| 29 | Aztec | 6,177 | 8 | 0.13% |
| 30 | Bernalillo | 9,068 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 31 | Sunland Park | 17,085 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 32 | Tucumcari | 5,197 | 0 | 0.0% |