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Union County

New Mexico · 4,079 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 $35,484. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $93,800. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
4,079
−2%since 2000
from 4,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+9%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Union County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,484
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,080 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,083
+43%since 2000
from $14,700 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+38%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(2,618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(1,465)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(2,420)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(2,234)
Black1.6%(65)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(1,596)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other4.6%(186)
Diversity Score68.3%(2,786)
Diversity Score
68
+18%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+28%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union County, New Mexico?

Union County, New Mexico has about 4,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union County, New Mexico earns about $35,484 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Union County, New Mexico?

About 12.5% 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 21.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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