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New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District

New Mexico · NM-02

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District is one of 3 U.S. House districts in New Mexico, represented in Congress by Gabe Vasquez (Democrat). It is home to roughly 712,703 people, with a median age of 36.2. The population is about 60% Hispanic. The median household income is $57,013, and 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the 2024 presidential election the district was highly competitive (R+2).

Representative

Gabe Vasquez Democrat

Current U.S. House member (source: house.gov).

Geography

Map of New Mexico

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51,577 mi²
Land area
14/mi²
Pop. density
0.31
Compactness (Polsby-Popper)

By the Polsby-Popper measure, NM-02 is fairly compact compared with other districts.

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Presidential results

R+2
2024 margin
48% / 50%
2024 Dem / Rep
D+6
2020 margin

Two-party presidential vote by district (source: The Downballot).

Who lives here

29% White2% Black60% Hispanic1% Asian8% Other
712,703
Population
36.2
Median age
23.8%
Under 18
16.6%
Age 65+
11.8%
Foreign-born
8.4%
Veterans

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

Economy & education

$57,013
Median household income
$192,563
Median home value
$938
Median rent
24%
Bachelor's or higher
71.3%
Homeownership
20.5%
Poverty rate
24.6 min
Mean commute
10.5%
Uninsured

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year estimates).

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