397,156 seniors call New Mexico home — 18.8% of the population.
New Mexico has the largest senior population in the nation, with 42,757 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 39.2 years.
Seniors in New Mexico have a median household income of $72,345. About 12.9% of seniors live below the poverty line. 37.1% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernalillo County | 119,885 | 17.8% |
| 2 | Santa Fe County | 42,341 | 27.3% |
| 3 | Doña Ana County | 37,154 | 16.8% |
| 4 | Sandoval County | 29,710 | 19.6% |
| 5 | San Juan County | 19,760 | 16.3% |
| 6 | Valencia County | 14,337 | 18.5% |
| 7 | Otero County | 11,723 | 17.2% |
| 8 | Chaves County | 10,463 | 16.2% |
| 9 | Taos County | 10,244 | 29.7% |
| 10 | McKinley County | 9,423 | 13.2% |