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Fast food in New Mexico

How many fast food exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 4 New Mexico counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Fast food · Quick-service restaurants · Takeout & delivery counters · Pizza delivery · Sandwich & burger chains. Counted together because official statistics use one 722513 code.

State verdict (covered counties): In line with the U.S. rate — 105% of the U.S. rate

Counties covered

in New Mexico

Fast food

993

establishments (2023)

Per 10,000 present

7.0

residents + 0.5×workers

U.S. average

6.7

per 10,000 present

State index

105%

vs. U.S.

Residents

1,216,248

in covered counties

Workers

405,630

jobs in covered counties

Coverage. This page aggregates only the 4 New Mexico counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing fast food and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in New Mexico

City	County	Fast food	Residents	Workers	Per 10k	Index	Verdict
Albuquerque	Bernalillo County	663–709	670,037	273,695	8.2	123–125%	Above average
Santa Fe	Santa Fe County	128–148	155,624	47,935	7.1	107–115%	Above average
Las Cruces	Doña Ana County	125–173	236,770	56,133	4.7	71–91%	Below average
Rio Rancho	Sandoval County	77–99	153,817	27,867	4.6	69–87%	Below average

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

123%

107%

71%

69%

Most competitors per capita

69%

71%

107%

123%

Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few fast food may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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