Union County's estimated 2026 population is 3,834 with a growth rate of -1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County is the 30th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 4,541 and has seen a growth of -15.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Union County includes 69.47% White, 5.03% other race, 4.41% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (69.47%)
Two or more races (20.13%)
Other race (5.03%)
Native American (4.41%)
Black or African American (0.97%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,806 | 69.47% |
| Two or more races | 813 | 20.13% |
| Other race | 203 | 5.03% |
| Native American | 178 | 4.41% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 0.97% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Union County's average per capita income is $33,862. Household income levels show a median of $45,319. The poverty rate stands at 19.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,650 | - |
| Families | $61,613 | $121,210 |
| Households | $45,319 | $99,074 |
| Non Families | $29,660 | $66,302 |
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