New Mexico has a population of 2,092,434. The state ranks in the #2 position in violent crimes per 100k population, and #1 in total police killings per 100k people. The largest minority in the state are Hispanics which represent 48.54 percent of the population followed by Native Americans at 8.77%. You are 15.03 times more likely to get killed by a police officer if you are black in the state of New Mexico.
| General Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| State Population | 2,092,434 |
| Black Population | 38,016 |
| Black Population % | 1.82% |
| White Population | 788,308 |
| White Population % | 37.67% |
| Hispanic Population | 1,015,751 |
| Hispanic Population % | 48.54% |
| Police Killings | (2013-2020) |
|---|---|
| Total killed by police | 142 |
| Blacks killed by police | 4 |
| Whites killed by police | 43 |
| Hispanics killed by police | 78 |
| Crime Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 856.6 per 100k |
| Incarceration Rate | 448.0 per 100k |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| Most dangerous city | Gallup |
