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Sunshine

County:
Luna County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
17.635
State:
New Mexico

Sunshine is a CDP located in Luna County, New Mexico. Sunshine has a 2026 population of 475. Sunshine is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Sunshine is $45,076 with a poverty rate of 6.49%. The median age in Sunshine is 58.5 years: 38 years for males, and 65.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 59.8 males.

475
Total Population
27
Density (mi²)
3 0.64%
Growth

Sunshine Population

Sunshine Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202647530.64%
202547240.85%

Median Age

Overall: 58.5 years
Female: 65.2 years
Male: 38 years

Sunshine Adults

There are 414 adults, (232 of whom are seniors) in Sunshine.

Sex Ratio

Female: 328 (62.6%)
Male: 196 (37.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sunshine includes 56.87% White, 6.11% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White29856.87%
Two or more races19437.02%
Other race326.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races19437.02%
Other race122.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White29856.87%
Other race203.82%

Sunshine Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sunshine 's average per capita income is $46,023. Household income levels show a median of $45,076. The poverty rate stands at 6.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$45,076$94,345
Families-$75,524
Married Families--
Non Families-$135,752

$46,023

Average Income

$45,076

Median Household Income

6.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)