Whitest cities in New Mexico research summary. We analyzed New Mexico’s most recent Census data to determine the whitest cities in New Mexico based on the percentage of White residents.
64.3% White · #1 whitest in New Mexico
Located in
Lincoln County, New MexicoRuidoso is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 8,029 at the 2010 census. The city of Ruidoso Downs and the unincorporated area of Alto are suburbs of Ruidoso, and contribute to the Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area’s population of 21,223.
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63.9% White · #2 whitest in New Mexico
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Sandoval County, New MexicoCorrales is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 8,329 at the 2010 Census. With proximity to the Rio Grande, the village was founded for agricultural purposes. The Rio Grande Bosque on the eastern edge of the village provides refuge for native animals and plants. The village fights hard to maintain its rural character in light of being surrounded by the rapidly expanding cities of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque.
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60.0% White · #3 whitest in New Mexico
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Sierra County, New MexicoTruth or Consequences is a city and county seat in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. In 2012, the population was 6,411. It is commonly known within New Mexico as T or C. It has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.
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55.8% White · #4 whitest in New Mexico
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San Juan County, New MexicoData | Crime | Cost of living | Movers
53.3% White · #5 whitest in New Mexico
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Otero County, New MexicoAlamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. A city in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert, it is bordered on the east by the Sacramento Mountains and to the west by White Sands National Monument. It is the city nearest to Holloman Air Force Base. The population was 30,403 as of the 2010 census. Alamogordo is known for its connection with the Trinity test, the first explosion of an atomic bomb, and also for the Atari video game burial of 1983.
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45.4% White · #6 whitest in New Mexico
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Taos County, New MexicoTaos is a town in Taos County in the north-central region of New Mexico in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, incorporated in 1934. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,716. Other nearby communities include Ranchos de Taos, Caon, Taos Canyon, Ranchitos, El Prado, and Arroyo Seco. The town is close to Taos Pueblo, the Native American village and tribe from which it takes its name.
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44.7% White · #7 whitest in New Mexico
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Sandoval County, New MexicoRio Rancho is the largest city and economic hub of Sandoval County in the U.S. state of New Mexico. A small portion of the city extends into northern Bernalillo County. It is the third-largest and also one of the fastest expanding cities in New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, Rio Rancho had a population of 93,820.
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44.0% White · #8 whitest in New Mexico
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San Juan County, New MexicoFarmington is a city in San Juan County in the US state of New Mexico. As of the 2013 population estimate from the United States Census Bureau the city had a total population of 45,426 people. Farmington makes up one of the four Metropolitan Statistical Areas in New Mexico. The U.S. Census Bureau’s population estimate in 2011 for Farmington was about 45,256.
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43.2% White · #9 whitest in New Mexico
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San Juan County, New MexicoBloomfield is a city in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Farmington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,112 at the 2010 census.
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43.1% White · #10 whitest in New Mexico
Silver City is a town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat and the home of Western New Mexico University. As of the 2010 census the population was 10,315. In 2015 the population was estimated to be 10,004.
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Methodology: How we determined the whitest places in New Mexico for 2026
To rank the whitest places in New Mexico, we used Saturday Night Science to look at Census demographic data.
We had to look at the number of white people living in each city in New Mexico on a per capita basis. In other words, the percentage of white people living in each city in New Mexico.
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 White alone.
We limited our analysis to places with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 32 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are White. The percentages ranked from 64.3% to 5.1%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the White population, with a higher percentage being more White. Ruidoso took the distinction of being the most White, while Sunland Park was the least White city.
We updated this article for 2026. This report represents our eleventh time ranking the whitest cities in New Mexico.
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Cities In New Mexico By White Population
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| Rank | City | Population | White Population | % White |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruidoso | 7,699 | 4,949 | 64.3% |
| 2 | Corrales | 8,555 | 5,467 | 63.9% |
| 3 | Truth or Consequences | 6,019 | 3,613 | 60.0% |
| 4 | Aztec | 6,150 | 3,430 | 55.8% |
| 5 | Alamogordo | 31,307 | 16,676 | 53.3% |
| 6 | Taos | 6,458 | 2,930 | 45.4% |
| 7 | Rio Rancho | 108,515 | 48,484 | 44.7% |
| 8 | Farmington | 46,314 | 20,396 | 44.0% |
| 9 | Bloomfield | 7,395 | 3,194 | 43.2% |
| 10 | Silver City | 9,536 | 4,112 | 43.1% |
| 11 | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 5,857 | 2,520 | 43.0% |
| 12 | Santa Fe | 89,019 | 37,789 | 42.5% |
| 13 | Portales | 11,968 | 4,958 | 41.4% |
| 14 | Clovis | 37,942 | 15,143 | 39.9% |
| 15 | Carlsbad | 31,746 | 12,564 | 39.6% |
| 16 | Albuquerque | 562,218 | 210,840 | 37.5% |
| 17 | Raton | 6,026 | 2,240 | 37.2% |
| 18 | Roswell | 47,638 | 16,007 | 33.6% |
| 19 | Tucumcari | 5,160 | 1,724 | 33.4% |
| 20 | Las Cruces | 114,197 | 37,213 | 32.6% |
| 21 | Artesia | 12,576 | 3,733 | 29.7% |
| 22 | Los Lunas | 18,618 | 5,481 | 29.4% |
| 23 | Bernalillo | 9,086 | 2,581 | 28.4% |
| 24 | Hobbs | 40,252 | 11,331 | 28.2% |
| 25 | Socorro | 8,481 | 2,338 | 27.6% |
| 26 | Lovington | 11,498 | 3,058 | 26.6% |
| 27 | Belen | 7,450 | 1,943 | 26.1% |
| 28 | Grants | 8,951 | 2,168 | 24.2% |
| 29 | Deming | 15,221 | 3,435 | 22.6% |
| 30 | Gallup | 21,023 | 3,759 | 17.9% |
| 31 | Las Vegas | 13,000 | 2,148 | 16.5% |
| 32 | Sunland Park | 17,463 | 899 | 5.1% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024. 32 cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: White Populations Across New Mexico
We measured the locations with the highest percentage of white people in New Mexico. According to the most recent data, this list provides accurate information on the whitest places in New Mexico.
The most White cities in New Mexico are Ruidoso, Corrales, Truth or Consequences, Aztec, Alamogordo, Taos, Rio Rancho, Farmington, Bloomfield, and Silver City. Not sold on New Mexico? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
