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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Union County

New Mexico · 4,174 residents · 3,825.05 sq mi
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Union County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,080. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,174
+1%since 1990
from 4,124 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+8%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Union County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,080
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,227 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,700
+39%since 1990
from $10,603 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
27.0% rent
1.9
−7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(3,966)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(1,349)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score51.7%(2,131)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,465)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score58%(2,420)
58
+12%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+16.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−29%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, New Mexico?

Union County, New Mexico has about 4,174 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Union County, New Mexico earns about $28,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union County, New Mexico expensive?

In Union County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, New Mexico?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Union County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union County, New Mexico?

About 18.1% of people in Union County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Union County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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