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Doña Ana

New Mexico · 1,211 residents · 0.639 sq mi
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Doña Ana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,031. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,500. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,211
−12%since 2000
from 1,379 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,895 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+18%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7001K2K2K3K1990201020202024Doña Ana
2024868
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,031
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,843
+3%since 2000
from $10,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+67%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(120)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino86.6%(1,049)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.1%(291)
Diversity Score
24
−10%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
28.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doña Ana, New Mexico?

Doña Ana, New Mexico has about 1,211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Doña Ana, New Mexico earns about $31,031 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Doña Ana, New Mexico?

About 2.8% 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 32.1% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 330 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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