How densely populated is New Mexico?

The U.S. state of New Mexico is sparsely populated, with a population density of just over 17 people per square mile (7 per square kilometer). This makes it the sixth-least densely populated state in the United States. The majority of the state's population is concentrated in the Albuquerque metropolitan area, which is home to over half of New Mexico's residents. The rest of the state is predominantly rural, with large areas of desert and mountains.