The drop in Hispanic percentage in the northern counties is due largely to Anglo migration to the area and partly to Hispanics moving out. The increase in Hispanic population in the south stems from birth rates and Hispanic migration into the area, experts say. And, especially in some southeastern counties, Anglos have been leaving because of fewer jobs in oil production and agricultural. Another trend in New Mexico's population has to do with age. Young people live in a minority world.
Older people live in an Anglo-dominated world.
Twelve years ago, the majority of New Mexico's public school students were Anglo children, said state school Superintendent Alan Morgan.