Doña Ana County, New Mexico's estimated 2024 population is 226,890 with a growth rate of 0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Doña Ana County, New Mexico is the 2nd largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 210,096 and has seen a growth of 7.99% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 235,290 | 1,680 | 0.72% |
| 2028 | 233,610 | 1,680 | 0.72% |
| 2027 | 231,930 | 1,680 | 0.73% |
| 2026 | 230,250 | 1,680 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 228,570 | 1,680 | 0.74% |
| 2024 | 226,890 | 1,680 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 225,210 | 1,680 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 223,530 | 1,798 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 221,732 | 1,672 | 0.76% |
| 2020 | 220,060 | 1,196 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 218,864 | 1,394 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 217,470 | 1,252 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 216,218 | 1,554 | 0.72% |
| 2016 | 214,664 | 636 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 214,028 | 90 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 213,938 | -347 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 214,285 | -167 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 214,452 | 1,329 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 213,123 | 3,027 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 210,096 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 135,510 | 39,170 | 40.66% |
| 1980 | 96,340 | 26,567 | 38.08% |
| 1970 | 69,773 | 9,825 | 16.39% |
| 1960 | 59,948 | 20,391 | 51.55% |
| 1950 | 39,557 | 9,146 | 30.07% |
| 1940 | 30,411 | 2,956 | 10.77% |
| 1930 | 27,455 | 10,907 | 65.91% |
| 1920 | 16,548 | 3,655 | 28.35% |
| 1910 | 12,893 | 2,706 | 26.56% |
| 1900 | 10,187 | 996 | 10.84% |
| 1890 | 9,191 | 1,579 | 20.74% |
| 1880 | 7,612 | 1,748 | 29.81% |
| 1870 | 5,864 | -375 | -6.01% |
| 1860 | 6,239 | -229,051 | -97.35% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108,334 | 48.87% |
| Two or more races | 56,675 | 25.57% |
| Other race | 46,999 | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,722 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 2,908 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 2,603 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 424 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 83,530 | 2.59 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 34,444 | 3.36 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 30,826 | 1.29 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Female | 12,269 | 3.4 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Male | 5,991 | 3.2 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10,500 | 7.62% |
| Associates Degree | 12,334 | 8.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,324 | 17.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,918 | 13.74% |
| High School Graduate | 31,456 | 22.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13,388 | 9.72% |
| Some College | 26,799 | 19.46% |
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 | 85,633 | 64,538 | 18,106 |
| White | 44,336 | 42,519 | 21,724 |
| 2+ Races | 32,744 | 27,013 | 8,748 |
| Other Race | 27,751 | 17,877 | 3,932 |
| Black | 2,448 | 2,059 | 1,065 |
| Asian | 1,995 | 1,844 | 1,316 |
| Native American | 1,751 | 1,226 | 262 |
| Islander | 213 | 192 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.9%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,095 | $56,437 | $40,451 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,361 | $75,988 | $61,058 |
| High School Graduate | $33,188 | $36,792 | $26,531 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,558 | $29,788 | $13,723 |
| Overall | $38,754 | $41,443 | $35,540 |
| Some College | $37,128 | $42,781 | $32,453 |
$38,754
Average Earnings
$41,443
Average Male
$35,540
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.38% of Doña Ana County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 45.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 146,716 | 36,476 | 24.86% |
| Other | 46,438 | 13,142 | 28.3% |
| Multiple | 54,717 | 11,566 | 21.14% |
| White | 58,112 | 8,283 | 14.25% |
| Asian | 2,808 | 1,103 | 39.28% |
| Black | 3,477 | 914 | 26.29% |
| Native | 2,496 | 659 | 26.4% |
| Islander | 378 | 41 | 10.85% |
22.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.63%
Male Poverty Rate
23.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Doña Ana County, New Mexico is Asian, with 39.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Doña Ana County, New Mexico is Islander, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.35% |
| Some College | 17.96% |
| High School | 17.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.88% |
| Female Employed | 15.88% |
| Male Employed | 11.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,040 | $84,931 |
| Households | $55,663 | $74,338 |
| Married Families | $82,927 | $104,732 |
| Non Families | $35,578 | $50,794 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13,007
Number of Veterans
11,561
Male Veterans
1,446
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4,023 |
| Vietnam | 3,979 |
| First Gulf War | 3,587 |
| Korea | 741 |
| World War II | 48 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 3,371 |
| 75+ | 3,105 |
| 65 to 74 | 2,688 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,559 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,284 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,882 | 10.37% |
| Hispanic | 4,998 | 4.65% |
| 2+ Races | 2,195 | 5.4% |
| Other Race | 1,458 | 4.22% |
| Black | 284 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 111 | 4.86% |
| Native American | 77 | 3.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
43.16%
Born in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
85.09%
Native Born
14.91%
Foreign Born
7.51%
Non Citizen
7.4%
Naturalized
85.09% of Doña Ana County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 43.16% having been born in New Mexico. 7.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.