Statistics
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How Does New Mexico Compare?
New Mexico ranks very well when compared with other states in many categories, in addition to those areas that New Mexico ranks poorly in, which often get more media and public attention. The following tables show a selection of state health rankings prepared by the NMDOH Epidemiology and Response Division, showing areas in which New Mexico does well, is about average, and does poorly when compared with other states. View comparisons.
New Mexico Population Changes
Population of New Mexico counties in Region 5 by percent change from 2000 to 2006, according to the U.S. Census Bureau:
2000 Est. 2007 Diff. % change
| Catron County |
3,543 |
3,922 |
+379 |
+1 |
| Dona Ana County |
174,682 |
205,247 |
+30,565 |
+17.5 |
| Grant County |
31,002 |
31,925 |
+923 |
+1 |
| Hidalgo County |
5,932 |
5,985 |
+53 |
+.01 |
| Lincoln County |
19,411 |
22,783 |
+3,372 |
+17 |
| Luna County |
25,016 |
28,189 |
+3,173 |
+12.5 |
| Otero County |
62,298 |
66,906 |
+4608 |
+7.5 |
| Sierra County |
13,270 |
13,786 |
+516 |
+.04 |
| Socorro County |
18,078 |
18,788 |
+710 |
+.04 |
| Torrance County |
16,911 |
17,850 |
+939 |
+.05 |
Region 5 overall: 370,143 to 415,381 a +12 percent increase
New Mexico overall: 1,819,046 to
1,984,356 a +9 percent increase
2007 County Populations by Public Health Regions
MAPS: Public Health Regions in NM
Public Health Regions in NM with 2007 Region Populations
County Health Councils
Each of the ten counties in Region 5 has a comprehensive health council. All except Dona Ana County receive funding from the DOH Public Health Division to plan, coordinate and evaluate health services and programs in their areas in order to enhance the health status of residents. Council members examine epidemilogic data and related statistics to develop health profiles, priorities, and plans for community health improvement. Facts and figures about hospital inpatient discharge data, behavioral risk factor surveillance surveys, youth risk and resiliency surveys, vital records, and regional research are important sources of data for health councils. Region Health Promotion Specialists and the Region Epidemiologist assist counties in this process of data collection, analysis and interpretation. A table giving details of Region 5 county health councils may be viewed via this link: Region 5 Health Councils. Specific county profiles and plans may be viewed by clicking on the indicated section of the map above for more information.
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