Sunland Park is a city located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. Sunland Park has a 2024 population of 17,986. Sunland Park is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 7.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,798 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunland Park is $60,180 with a poverty rate of 24.5%. The median age in Sunland Park is 33.3 years: 32.5 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunland Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,329 | 49.66% |
| Two or more races | 4,917 | 29.31% |
| Other race | 3,331 | 19.86% |
| Black or African American | 139 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 57 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,947 | 2.82 | 80 | 20 |
| Married | 2,290 | 3.74 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 1,792 | 1.09 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Female | 993 | 3.52 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Male | 872 | 3.13 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
80.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 615 | 6.15% |
| Associates Degree | 574 | 5.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,441 | 14.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 689 | 6.89% |
| High School Graduate | 2,721 | 27.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,954 | 19.55% |
| Some College | 1,999 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,455 | 6,886 | 1,749 |
| 2+ Races | 3,132 | 2,517 | 767 |
| Other Race | 1,981 | 1,402 | 384 |
| White | 353 | 353 | 205 |
| Black | 132 | 132 | 132 |
| Native American | 37 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,568 | $25,772 | $57,574 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,946 | $61,750 | $72,314 |
| High School Graduate | $35,634 | $39,257 | $24,918 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,941 | $27,963 | $15,139 |
| Overall | $37,287 | $37,441 | $36,392 |
| Some College | $37,075 | $39,750 | $31,875 |
$37,287
Average Earnings
$37,441
Average Male
$36,392
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.75% of Sunland Park residents speak only English, while 84.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 83.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,744 | 3,696 | 23.48% |
| Other | 3,331 | 936 | 28.1% |
| Multiple | 4,881 | 896 | 18.36% |
| White | 747 | 366 | 49% |
| Native | 57 | 52 | 91.23% |
| Black | 139 | 7 | 5.04% |
24.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.39%
Male Poverty Rate
26.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunland Park is Native, with 91.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunland Park is Black, with 5.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.65% |
| High School | 19.37% |
| Some College | 16.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.47% |
| Male Employed | 10.37% |
| Female Employed | 9.82% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,782 | $63,209 |
| Households | $45,545 | $60,180 |
| Married Families | $59,973 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,058 | $40,353 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
338
Number of Veterans
338
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 184 |
| Second Gulf War | 101 |
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 55 to 64 | 115 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 265 | 2.39% |
| White | 175 | 3.06% |
| Other Race | 97 | 3.86% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
10.88%
Born in Sunland Park
69.16%
Native Born
30.84%
Foreign Born
11.22%
Non Citizen
19.61%
Naturalized
69.16% of Sunland Park residents were born in the United States, with 10.88% having been born in New Mexico. 11.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,471 | 297 | 1.55% |
| 2028 | 19,174 | 297 | 1.57% |
| 2027 | 18,877 | 297 | 1.6% |
| 2026 | 18,580 | 297 | 1.62% |
| 2025 | 18,283 | 297 | 1.65% |
| 2024 | 17,986 | 297 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 17,689 | 263 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 17,426 | 318 | 1.86% |
| 2021 | 17,108 | 310 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 16,798 | -1,242 | -6.88% |
| 2019 | 18,040 | 392 | 2.22% |
| 2018 | 17,648 | 507 | 2.96% |
| 2017 | 17,141 | 530 | 3.19% |
| 2016 | 16,611 | 552 | 3.44% |
| 2015 | 16,059 | 498 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 15,561 | 315 | 2.07% |
| 2013 | 15,246 | 364 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 14,882 | 222 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 14,660 | 320 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | 14,340 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,309 | 5,130 | 62.72% |
| 1990 | 8,179 | 6,779 | 484.21% |
| 1980 | 1,400 | -18,071 | -92.81% |