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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

University Park

New Mexico · 4,520 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 $10,262. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 65.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

4,520
+65%vs 2000
vs 2,732 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2,945 / sq mi
+65%vs 2000
vs 1,780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
20.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 19.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024University Park
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$10,262
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $13,045 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$3,048
−27%vs 2000
vs $4,152 in 2000
US average: $14,340
65.5%
+12.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$319
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $426 in 2000
US average: $450
0.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.2% in 2000
100.0% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(3,718)
Black3.6%(162)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(1,456)
Asian4.1%(187)
Other10%(453)
Diversity Score68.3%(3,085)
68
−9%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.3%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
98.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
17.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
−3%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in University Park, New Mexico?

University Park, New Mexico has about 4,520 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in University Park, New Mexico earns about $10,262 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 $319 a month.

How educated are people in University Park, New Mexico?

About 37.3% 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 65.5% of people in University Park, 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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