CensusEasy
CITY

Doña Ana

New Mexico · 868 residents · 0.639 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Las Cruces metro area
Compare
The short version

Doña Ana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,700. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 511 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,400. The poverty rate of 49.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
868
−37%since 2000
from 1,379 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,358 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 2,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+42%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7001K2K2K3K1990201020202024Doña Ana
2024868
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,621
+96%since 2000
from $10,542 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.5%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+12%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information48.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
2.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+47%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
RELATED:See current rent listings in Doña Ana on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(158)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino87.1%(1,201)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(370)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.4%(733)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score32.9%(285)
Diversity Score
33
+22%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
47.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−11%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 54.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 46.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 53.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Doña Ana

Southport
Pop 873
Cottondale
Pop 879
Panacea
Pop 894
Allentown
Pop 955
Places similar to Doña Ana
Head to head

Compare Doña Ana to nearby cities

DOÑA ANA VS
Las Cruces
Income$55,422+55%
Home value$231,700+140%
Population116,978+13377%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DOÑA ANA VS
Anthony
Income$38,132+7%
Home value$116,000+20%
Population8,900+925%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DOÑA ANA VS
Chaparral
Income$46,017+29%
Home value$109,300+13%
Population18,186+1995%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DOÑA ANA VS
Sunland Park
Income$62,814+76%
Home value$215,200+123%
Population18,268+2005%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Doña Ana, New Mexico?

Doña Ana, New Mexico has about 868 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doña Ana, New Mexico?

The typical household in Doña Ana, New Mexico earns about $35,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Doña Ana, New Mexico expensive?

In Doña Ana, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $96,400.

How educated are people in Doña Ana, New Mexico?

About 1.6% of adults age 25 and over in Doña Ana, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Doña Ana, New Mexico?

About 49.5% of people in Doña Ana, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Doña Ana, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Doña Ana, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Mexico
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Doña Ana with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →