U.S. Spanish speakers study
Spanish speakers in New Mexico
491,462 people speak Spanish at home in New Mexico, 24.5% of residents age 5 and older. By number of speakers, it ranks number 17 in the country.
16 places with 10,000 or more residents clear 20%, and Las Cruces has the most speakers.
New Mexico by the numbers
- people speak Spanish at home
- 491,462
- of residents age 5+ (U.S.: 13.6%)
- 24.5%
- of them say they speak English less than "very well"
- 29.4%
- places of any size clear 20%, home to 56% of the state's speakers
- 227
What to know
New Mexico's Spanish goes back a very long way, with families speaking it since well before today's border existed. That is why so many people are bilingual. Albuquerque falls just short of the threshold at 19.9%, while Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Sunland Park and Española clear it.
Where to start
Spanish connects here through history and identity. Mind your tone, and don't assume your customer needs a translation.
Cities with detailed numbers and ideas
- Las Cruces 29.1%
Places in New Mexico above 20%
Includes places with 10,000 or more residents, ranked by number of speakers. The rest are in the downloadable file.
| Place | Speak Spanish | % | English less than "very well" | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 31,374 | 29.1% | 21.4% | $55,422 |
| Santa Fe | 24,155 | 28.1% | 31.3% | $73,482 |
| South Valley | 16,548 | 46.6% | 33.2% | $58,224 |
| Hobbs | 14,832 | 39.7% | 40.2% | $64,021 |
| Roswell | 14,633 | 32.6% | 27.1% | $51,583 |
| Sunland Park | 12,541 | 79% | 53.6% | $62,814 |
| Chaparral | 12,515 | 72% | 46.1% | $46,017 |
| Clovis | 9,284 | 26.5% | 22.7% | $54,820 |
| Carlsbad | 8,667 | 29.5% | 33.9% | $72,306 |
| Deming | 7,909 | 57.2% | 33.5% | $34,165 |
| Española | 5,505 | 55.4% | 19.2% | $47,667 |
| Lovington | 5,013 | 47.9% | 40.4% | $68,821 |
| Las Vegas | 4,697 | 38.3% | 11.2% | $45,125 |
| Artesia | 3,330 | 28.7% | 18.6% | $74,915 |
| Portales | 2,414 | 21.7% | 19.3% | $50,555 |
| North Valley | 2,134 | 21% | 20.5% | $61,498 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024. Includes cities and census-designated places (CDPs). Download every place as a CSV. Reviewed on November 7, 2026.
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Questions about New Mexico
How many people speak Spanish in New Mexico?
491,462 people age 5 and older, with a margin of error of ±6,771. That's 24.5% of that population, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Which New Mexico cities have the most Spanish speakers?
Among places above 20%, the top ones are Las Cruces (31,374), Santa Fe (24,155), South Valley (16,548).
Where should I start if I want to sell in Spanish in New Mexico?
Spanish connects here through history and identity. Mind your tone, and don't assume your customer needs a translation.
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