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University Park

New Mexico · 2,782 residents · 1.535 sq mi
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University Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,782
+2%since 2000
from 2,732 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,812 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
20.1
+2%since 2000
from 19.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024University Park
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,156
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,045 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,341
+101%since 2000
from $4,152 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−24%since 2010
from 0.566 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$792
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
71.1%
+47.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(1,192)
Black4.7%(128)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,015)
Asian5.5%(151)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.6%(2,039)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(1,129)
Black3.1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino48.2%(1,340)
Asian3.4%(94)
Other4.7%(132)
Diversity Score74.9%(2,083)
Diversity Score
75
Unchangedsince 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.6%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
56.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 4.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 21.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Park, New Mexico?

University Park, New Mexico has about 2,782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University Park, New Mexico?

The typical household in University Park, New Mexico earns about $30,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Park, New Mexico expensive?

In University Park, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in University Park, New Mexico?

About 63.6% of adults age 25 and over in University Park, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University Park, New Mexico?

About 30.2% of people in University Park, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has University Park, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, University Park, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,738 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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

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