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Eunice

New Mexico · 3,056 residents · 4.094 sq mi
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Eunice has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,000. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,056
+19%since 2000
from 2,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
746 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Eunice
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,495
+63%since 2000
from $14,373 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing17.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,081
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+36%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(1,483)
Black1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(1,015)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(1,581)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(1,233)
Black1.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino54.6%(1,670)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,914)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 70.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eunice, New Mexico?

Eunice, New Mexico has about 3,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eunice, New Mexico?

The typical household in Eunice, New Mexico earns about $69,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eunice, New Mexico expensive?

In Eunice, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $109,900, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in Eunice, New Mexico?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eunice, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eunice, New Mexico?

About 6.2% of people in Eunice, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eunice, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Eunice, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 325 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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