Republican leaders in Congress are rushing to vote this week on a bill that robs women, children, and families of their health care, food, and education – while giving new and costly tax breaks to billionaires.
Poverty
17.6% of women in New Mexico live in poverty. The national figure is 11.0%.
43.4% of families headed by single mothers in New Mexico live in poverty.
National figure: 31.6%
15.0% of women 65 and older in New Mexico live in poverty.
National figure: 10.5%
Wage Gap
Women in New Mexico typically make $0.84 for every dollar paid to men. The national figure is $0.83 .
Black women in New Mexico typically make 69 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
National figure: $0.66
Latina women in New Mexico typically make 61 cents for every dollar paid to white men.
National figure: $0.58
Figures for women overall by state are based on 2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. Figures for Black women and Latinas by state are based on 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Health Insurance
11.5% of women aged 19-64 in New Mexico are uninsured. Nationally, 9.5% are uninsured.
12.4% of women of reproductive age (19-54) in New Mexico are uninsured.
National figure: 10.0%
10.9% of women in New Mexico reported not receiving health care at some point in the last 12 months due to cost.
National figure: 10.9%
