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 Socorro based on the most recent Census data.
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Socorro is 3.56% 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 1.5% Asian.
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New Mexico is the 4most 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 2024:
Which city in New Mexico had the largest Asian population? Socorro took the number one overall spot for the largest Asian in New Mexico for 2024. 3.56% of Socorro 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 2024
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Population: 8,605
% Asian: 3.56%
# Of Asian Residents: 306
More on Socorro: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 21,672
% Asian: 3.47%
# Of Asian Residents: 753
More on Gallup: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 562,551
% Asian: 2.94%
# Of Asian Residents: 16,530
More on Albuquerque: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 30,996
% Asian: 2.06%
# Of Asian Residents: 638
More on Alamogordo: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 9,650
% Asian: 2.04%
# Of Asian Residents: 197
More on Silver City: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 14,756
% Asian: 1.98%
# Of Asian Residents: 292
More on Deming: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 7,367
% Asian: 1.86%
# Of Asian Residents: 137
More on Belen: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 104,351
% Asian: 1.75%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,821
More on Rio Rancho: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 111,273
% Asian: 1.74%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,936
More on Las Cruces: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 87,617
% Asian: 1.67%
# Of Asian Residents: 1,459
More on Santa Fe: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In New Mexico With The Largest Asian Population For 2024
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 2018-2022 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 3.6% 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. Socorro took the distinction of being the most Asian, while Tucumcari was the least Asian city.
We updated this article for 2024. 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 Socorro, Gallup, Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Silver City, Deming, Belen, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Asian places in New Mexico:
- Tucumcari
- Sunland Park
- Bloomfield
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 | Socorro | 8,605 | 306 | 3.56% |
| 2 | Gallup | 21,672 | 753 | 3.47% |
| 3 | Albuquerque | 562,551 | 16,530 | 2.94% |
| 4 | Alamogordo | 30,996 | 638 | 2.06% |
| 5 | Silver City | 9,650 | 197 | 2.04% |
| 6 | Deming | 14,756 | 292 | 1.98% |
| 7 | Belen | 7,367 | 137 | 1.86% |
| 8 | Rio Rancho | 104,351 | 1,821 | 1.75% |
| 9 | Las Cruces | 111,273 | 1,936 | 1.74% |
| 10 | Santa Fe | 87,617 | 1,459 | 1.67% |
| 11 | Clovis | 38,453 | 586 | 1.52% |
| 12 | Roswell | 48,035 | 631 | 1.31% |
| 13 | Taos | 6,458 | 73 | 1.13% |
| 14 | Corrales | 8,495 | 94 | 1.11% |
| 15 | Raton | 6,046 | 66 | 1.09% |
| 16 | Farmington | 46,457 | 496 | 1.07% |
| 17 | Carlsbad | 31,755 | 322 | 1.01% |
| 18 | Hobbs | 39,782 | 381 | 0.96% |
| 19 | Artesia | 12,632 | 108 | 0.85% |
| 20 | Las Vegas | 13,194 | 106 | 0.8% |
| 21 | Los Lunas | 17,452 | 126 | 0.72% |
| 22 | Portales | 12,085 | 81 | 0.67% |
| 23 | Grants | 9,177 | 56 | 0.61% |
| 24 | Truth Or Consequences | 6,030 | 31 | 0.51% |
| 25 | Lovington | 11,495 | 46 | 0.4% |
| 26 | Aztec | 6,214 | 24 | 0.39% |
| 27 | Ruidoso | 7,696 | 23 | 0.3% |
| 28 | Los Ranchos De Albuquerque | 5,894 | 16 | 0.27% |
| 29 | Bernalillo | 9,286 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 30 | Bloomfield | 7,430 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 31 | Sunland Park | 16,773 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 32 | Tucumcari | 5,206 | 0 | 0.0% |