Doña Ana County, New Mexico Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Doña Ana County, New Mexico, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The estimated population of Doña Ana County, New Mexico is 218,157 people, with a median age of 33.4.

We can look at the total population in Doña Ana County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
218,157
+0.21%
+2.01%
2020
217,696
+0.75%
-
2019
216,069
+0.34%
-
2018
215,338
+0.7%
-
2017
213,849
 - -

Population of Doña Ana County, New Mexico by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
26.4%
28%
 -5.71%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.6%
 0.00%
Native
0.7%
0.7%
 0.00%
Hispanic
68.9%
67.7%
 +1.77%
Asian
1%
1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
1%
 +10.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Doña Ana County, New Mexico by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.4 +0.3% 32.2 +1.26% 34.8 +0.29%
2020 33.3 +0.6% 31.8 -0.62% 34.7 +0.58%
2019 33.1 +0.61% 32 +0.63% 34.5 +0.29%
2018 32.9 0% 31.8 0% 34.4 +0.29%
2017 32.9 - 31.8 - 34.3 -

The median age of Doña Ana County, New Mexico gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 14,893 -1.9% 14,708 -5.13% 14,608 13,960
10 to 19 16,692 +0.75% 16,188 +1.4% 16,815 16,409
20 to 29 19,018 +1.47% 18,193 +3.84% 19,289 18,895
30 to 39 13,015 +3.51% 12,236 +0.29% 13,473 12,255
40 to 49 10,352 +6.26% 11,985 +0.74% 11,006 12,064
50 to 59 11,841 -11.65% 12,747 -4.37% 10,514 12,197
60 to 69 9,566 +17.03% 11,608 +7.78% 11,299 12,535
70+ 9,717 +9.72% 11,090 +9.41% 10,692 12,146

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Doña Ana County, New Mexico is $47,151.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Doña Ana County.

  • Under 25
    $22,327.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,844.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,780.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,814.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Doña Ana County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Doña Ana County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Doña Ana County, New Mexico is currently $65,405.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.02% of households in Doña Ana County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Doña Ana County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.54%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Doña Ana County is $24,645.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Doña Ana County by the total population of Doña Ana County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Doña Ana County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.33%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Doña Ana County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Doña Ana County over the age of 16 is 170,943.

Of those people, a total of 56.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Doña Ana County is 51.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 14,578 30.20% 15.20%
20 to 24 years 22,737 68.60% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 15,447 74.90% 11.60%
30 to 34 years 13,049 78.50% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 24,510 75.70% 7.80%
45 to 54 years 22,258 75.50% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 11,692 65.70% 5.70%
60 to 64 years 12,326 51.20% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 20,100 21.60% 9.60%
75 years and over 14,246 4.90% 3.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Doña Ana County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 116,655 54.40% 7.70%
Black or African American 3,308 72.90% 4.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,082 52.10% 5.90%
Asian 2,146 69.90% 1.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 174 21.30% 0.00%
Other 25,054 58.20% 7.90%
Two or more races 21,524 60.90% 6.60%
Hispanic or Latino 111,750 59.10% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 50,907 48.70% 6.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Doña Ana County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Doña Ana County is 88,492, with median earnings of $29,033.00.

Women in Doña Ana County, New Mexico earning approximately 78.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 88,492 $29,033.00
Male 46,905 $32,157.00
Female 41,587 $25,137.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 7,288 $50,386.00
Business and Financial 2,740 $54,763.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,191 $58,482.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,652 $76,364.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 934 $40,330.00
Community and Social Service 1,876 $29,727.00
Legal 906 $59,297.00
Educational and Library 7,894 $34,393.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,462 $25,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4,570 $59,988.00
Healthcare Support 5,524 $14,889.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,504 $53,201.00
Law Enforcement 1,501 $91,076.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5,096 $13,223.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3,417 $18,805.00
Personal Care and Service 2,657 $20,305.00
Sales 8,129 $20,259.00
Office and Administrative Support 10,747 $26,948.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,414 $10,892.00
Construction and Extraction 5,267 $34,143.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3,040 $35,040.00
Production 2,883 $30,205.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,466 $36,385.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 4,503 $49,371.00 2,785 $51,760.00
Business and Financial 865 $59,915.00 1,875 $47,747.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,633 $58,696.00 558 $54,545.00
Architecture and Engineering 2,279 $85,286.00 373 $32,270.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 503 $40,265.00 431 $40,438.00
Community and Social Service 609 $26,845.00 1,267 $31,188.00
Legal 409 $77,195.00 497 $41,885.00
Educational and Library 2,217 $44,531.00 5,677 $33,205.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 917 $28,224.00 545 $23,887.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,140 $73,347.00 3,430 $59,048.00
Healthcare Support 1,333 $20,969.00 4,191 $13,795.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,219 $51,735.00 285 $54,442.00
Law Enforcement 1,367 $98,385.00 134 $35,263.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,422 $14,538.00 2,674 $12,703.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,321 $21,371.00 1,096 $11,966.00
Personal Care and Service 810 $20,378.00 1,847 $20,288.00
Sales 3,934 $25,542.00 4,195 $15,845.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,979 $31,026.00 7,768 $25,316.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1,052 $10,591.00 362 $11,061.00
Construction and Extraction 5,186 $33,926.00 81 $37,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2,956 $34,688.00 84 $58,922.00
Production 2,227 $30,582.00 656 $21,338.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,218 $37,089.00 248 $15,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 79,933 households in Doña Ana County, with an average household size of 2.66 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 52,109 families in Doña Ana County with an average family size of 3.3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 35,036 5,546 11,527 27,824
Average Household Size 3.39 3.22 3.53 1.27
Total Families 35,036 5,546 11,527 0
Average Household Size 3.37 2.83 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 52,109 families in Doña Ana County, 19.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Doña Ana County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 89,119 housing units in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 79,933 89.69%
Vacant 9,186 10.31%

29.04% of the total 89,119 housing units in Doña Ana County are rental units. This is approximately 25,882 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 51,869 are occupied by the owner - or 58.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Doña Ana County is $785.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Doña Ana County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    2,182
  • Less than $500
    4,239
  • $500 to $999
    14,451
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5,821
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    973
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    299
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    33
  • $3,000 or more
    66

Property Value

The median value of a property in Doña Ana County is $162,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Doña Ana County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    6,229
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7,560
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9,159
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10,940
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    10,222
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,802
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,774
  • $1,000,000 or more
    183

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Doña Ana County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Doña Ana County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,431
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,703
  • 1950 to 1959
    5,648
  • 1960 to 1969
    6,253
  • 1970 to 1979
    13,616
  • 1980 to 1989
    16,307
  • 1990 to 1999
    17,233
  • 2000 to 2009
    15,965
  • 2010 to 2013
    9,777
  • 2014 or later
    186

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Doña Ana County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,901
  • 1 vehicle available
    25,092
  • 2 vehicles available
    28,412
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    21,528

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Doña Ana County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Doña Ana County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Doña Ana County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    2,583
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    8,755
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    14,790
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    18,138
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    11,634
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    4,662
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    8,105
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,273
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2,210
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    4,212
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,938
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,351

Summary

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Places in Doña Ana County, New Mexico

We have data for 33 places in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.