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CITY · 2020 ACS

La Union

New Mexico · 997 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 $42,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $86,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

997
Unchangedsince 2019
from 994 in 2019
2010 – 2024
241 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2019
from 240 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
40.6
−20%since 2019
from 50.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
7899991K1K2K201020202024La Union
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,163
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,602 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$23,762
+28%since 2019
from $18,601 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
18.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
75.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
24.4% rent
2.0
−1%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.4%(978)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(95)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino88%(877)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.3%(232)
23
+489%since 2019
from 4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.2 min
−29%since 2019
from 29.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
82.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
5.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
73.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
48.4%
+36.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
59.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
19.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Union, New Mexico?

La Union, New Mexico has about 997 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Union, New Mexico earns about $42,163 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 $86,300.

How educated are people in La Union, New Mexico?

About 24.8% 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 18.6% 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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