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La Union

New Mexico · 1,071 residents · 4.142 sq mi
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La Union has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,411. Population has grown 17% since 2023. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $251,800. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,071
+17%since 2023
from 917 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
+17%since 2023
from 221 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
−30%since 2023
from 44.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7899991K1K2K201020202024La Union
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,411
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,898
−10%since 2023
from $29,975 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+8%since 2023
from 0.388 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $156,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(876)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score10.7%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.1%(1,051)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score4.6%(49)
Diversity Score
5
−57%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+98%since 2023
from 16.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
57.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
Female
59.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
Foreign born
19.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
25.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
74.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Union, New Mexico?

La Union, New Mexico has about 1,071 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Union, New Mexico?

The typical household in La Union, New Mexico earns about $56,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Union, New Mexico expensive?

In La Union, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $251,800.

How educated are people in La Union, New Mexico?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in La Union, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Union, New Mexico?

About 14.1% of people in La Union, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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