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Doña Ana

New Mexico · 874 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 $18,835. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 505 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 60.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
874
−37%since 2000
from 1,379 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,368 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 2,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+49%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7001K2K2K3K1990201020202024Doña Ana
2024868
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,835
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,260
+7%since 2000
from $10,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
60.4%
+37.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services24.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Information23.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$630
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
18.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.4%(781)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.9%(183)
Diversity Score
21
−22%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
25.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doña Ana, New Mexico?

Doña Ana, New Mexico has about 874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Doña Ana, New Mexico earns about $18,835 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 typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Doña Ana, New Mexico?

About 1.5% 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 60.4% 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 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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