Most Populated Cities in New Mexico
Cities ranked by total population · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the most populated cities in New Mexico based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by total population from highest to lowest. Albuquerque leads the ranking with a value of 562,488 and a population of 562,488.
The top three cities are Albuquerque (562,488), Las Cruces (112,612), and Rio Rancho (106,533). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national most populated cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New Mexico.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Albuquerque | 562,488 | 562,488 |
| #2 | Las Cruces | 112,612 | 112,612 |
| #3 | Rio Rancho | 106,533 | 106,533 |
| #4 | Santa Fe | 88,224 | 88,224 |
| #5 | Roswell | 47,823 | 47,823 |
| #6 | Farmington | 46,339 | 46,339 |
| #7 | Hobbs | 39,887 | 39,887 |
| #8 | Clovis | 38,153 | 38,153 |
| #9 | South Valley | 36,605 | 36,605 |
| #10 | Carlsbad | 31,813 | 31,813 |
| #11 | Alamogordo | 31,063 | 31,063 |
| #12 | Gallup | 21,333 | 21,333 |
| #13 | Los Lunas | 17,932 | 17,932 |
| #14 | Sunland Park | 17,085 | 17,085 |
| #15 | Chaparral | 16,642 | 16,642 |
| #16 | Deming | 14,735 | 14,735 |
| #17 | Los Alamos | 13,471 | 13,471 |
| #18 | Las Vegas | 13,120 | 13,120 |
| #19 | Artesia | 12,555 | 12,555 |
| #20 | Portales | 12,023 | 12,023 |
| #21 | North Valley | 11,474 | 11,474 |
| #22 | Lovington | 11,444 | 11,444 |
| #23 | Española | 10,472 | 10,472 |
| #24 | Silver City | 9,574 | 9,574 |
| #25 | Grants | 9,106 | 9,106 |
| #26 | Bernalillo | 9,068 | 9,068 |
| #27 | Anthony | 8,701 | 8,701 |
| #28 | Corrales | 8,557 | 8,557 |
| #29 | Socorro | 8,540 | 8,540 |
| #30 | Shiprock | 8,339 | 8,339 |
| #31 | Ruidoso | 7,701 | 7,701 |
| #32 | Belen | 7,427 | 7,427 |
| #33 | Bloomfield | 7,391 | 7,391 |
| #34 | Taos | 6,468 | 6,468 |
| #35 | Aztec | 6,177 | 6,177 |
| #36 | Zuni Pueblo | 6,132 | 6,132 |
| #37 | Edgewood | 6,122 | 6,122 |
| #38 | North Hobbs | 6,099 | 6,099 |
| #39 | Truth or Consequences | 6,026 | 6,026 |
| #40 | Raton | 6,013 | 6,013 |
| #41 | Santa Teresa | 5,973 | 5,973 |
| #42 | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 5,869 | 5,869 |
| #43 | Eldorado at Santa Fe | 5,746 | 5,746 |
| #44 | White Rock | 5,568 | 5,568 |
| #45 | Tucumcari | 5,197 | 5,197 |
| #46 | El Cerro Mission | 5,101 | 5,101 |
| #47 | Rio Communities | 4,924 | 4,924 |
| #48 | Paradise Hills | 4,662 | 4,662 |
| #49 | Los Chaves | 4,641 | 4,641 |
| #50 | Lee Acres | 4,463 | 4,463 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the most populated in New Mexico?
Albuquerque ranks #1 for most populated cities in New Mexico with a value of 562,488 and a population of 562,488.
How many cities are ranked for most populated cities in New Mexico?
There are 50 cities ranked for most populated cities in New Mexico. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New Mexico compare to other states for most populated cities?
You can compare New Mexico's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national most populated cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.