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University Park

New Mexico · 4,192 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 $9,448. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 60.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 78% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,192
+53%since 2000
from 2,732 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,731 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 1,780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
20.2
+2%since 2000
from 19.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024University Park
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,448
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,045 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,549
+58%since 2000
from $4,152 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
60.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.566
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$577
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
99.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42%(1,760)
Black4%(168)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(1,658)
Asian6.2%(260)
Other6.5%(273)
Diversity Score80.7%(3,381)
Diversity Score
81
+8%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−7%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
44.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
42.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
23.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University Park, New Mexico?

University Park, New Mexico has about 4,192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Park, New Mexico earns about $9,448 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 $577 a month.

How educated are people in University Park, New Mexico?

About 45.3% 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 60.4% 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 328 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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