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La Union

New Mexico · 1,106 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 $32,431. Population has declined 14% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,800. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,106
−14%vs 2011
vs 1,283 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
267 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 310 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
−2%vs 2011
vs 41.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7899991K1K2K201020202024La Union
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,431
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,221 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,529
+4%vs 2011
vs $16,835 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.432 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $82,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$435
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $448 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−55.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
28.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−1%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.5%(1,161)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.5%(276)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.9%(994)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.4%(237)
Diversity Score
21
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.2%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 24.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
Female
52.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
Foreign born
36.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Union, New Mexico?

La Union, New Mexico has about 1,106 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Union, New Mexico earns about $32,431 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 $87,800, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in La Union, New Mexico?

About 10.2% 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 26.6% of people in La Union, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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