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What are the fastest-growing metro areas in New Mexico?

Las Cruces, NM (+4.1%), Santa Fe, NM (+1.2%) and Albuquerque, NM (+0.8%) grew fastest among New Mexico metro areas between 2020 and 2025.

Data as of 2025 · updated

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All 4 ranked New Mexico metro areas

New Mexico metro areas ranked by population growth
RankMetro areaChange 2020–25People addedResidents 2025
1Las Cruces, NM+4.1%+9,032229,091
2Santa Fe, NM+1.2%+1,839156,907
3Albuquerque, NM+0.8%+7,587925,279
4Farmington, NM−0.9%−1,044120,340

How this is ranked

The percentage change in the Census Bureau's July 1 resident population estimates between 2020 and 2025, with the number of people added. Every metropolitan statistical area (OMB Bulletin 23-01) with a figure is ranked, one-county areas included: such an area's figures are its county's, so its row may link to the county page. Micro areas are left out. Areas without a figure for the same period as the others are not ranked. An area that crosses a state line is ranked in each of its states.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2025). Figures come from public federal statistics and are informational only, not investment advice. Check the source before relying on a number. Methodology: how ranks and figures are built.

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Questions

Which metro area in New Mexico is growing fastest?

Las Cruces, NM: +4.1%, ahead of Santa Fe, NM (+1.2%) and Albuquerque, NM (+0.8%), of 4 New Mexico metro areas ranked.

How is this ranking calculated?

The percentage change in the Census Bureau's July 1 resident population estimates between 2020 and 2025, with the number of people added. Every metropolitan statistical area (OMB Bulletin 23-01) with a figure is ranked, one-county areas included: such an area's figures are its county's, so its row may link to the county page. Micro areas are left out. Areas without a figure for the same period as the others are not ranked. An area that crosses a state line is ranked in each of its states.

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