State index
New Mexico cities in the launch dataset
Compare large New Mexico cities by 2025 Census population, population momentum, and verified data-readiness notes. The current New Mexico subset includes 1 large West cities with a combined 2025 population estimate of 556,588.
State signal
Albuquerque, New Mexico has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this New Mexico subset at -1.39% since the 2020 estimates base. Treat this as a starting point, then verify affordability, job, school, tax, safety, and commute tradeoffs.
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| City | Rank | 2025 population | 2020 base | Growth | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | #32 | 556,588 | 564,428 | -1.39% | stable |