Union County, New Mexico Population 2022
Union County, New Mexico's estimated population is 3,912 with a growth rate of -1.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County, New Mexico is the 31st largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 4,541 and has seen a growth of -13.85% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 4,528 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 11,404 | 6,876 | 151.86% |
| 1920 | 16,680 | 5,276 | 46.26% |
| 1930 | 11,036 | -5,644 | -33.84% |
| 1940 | 9,095 | -1,941 | -17.59% |
| 1950 | 7,372 | -1,723 | -18.94% |
| 1960 | 6,068 | -1,304 | -17.69% |
| 1970 | 4,925 | -1,143 | -18.84% |
| 1980 | 4,725 | -200 | -4.06% |
| 1990 | 4,124 | -601 | -12.72% |
| 2010 | 4,541 | 417 | 10.11% |
| 2011 | 4,410 | -131 | -2.88% |
| 2012 | 4,400 | -10 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 4,347 | -53 | -1.20% |
| 2014 | 4,246 | -101 | -2.32% |
| 2015 | 4,163 | -83 | -1.95% |
| 2016 | 4,154 | -9 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 4,180 | 26 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 4,108 | -72 | -1.72% |
| 2019 | 4,059 | -49 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 4,010 | -49 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 3,961 | -49 | -1.22% |
| 2022 | 3,912 | -49 | -1.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,397 | 82.73% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 1.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 97 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 235 | 5.72% |
| Two or More Races | 314 | 7.65% |
Union County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,404 | 2.48 | 62.6 |
| Married | 526 | 3.28 | 79.5 |
| Male | 80 | 3.15 | 55 |
| Female | 150 | 5.17 | 39.3 |
| Non Family | 648 | 1.12 | 55.2 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 4.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 337 | 11.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,314 | 44.24% |
| Some College | 649 | 21.85% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 5.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 215 | 7.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 155 | 5.22% |
Union County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,574 | 1,445 | 267 |
| Other Race | 197 | 119 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 1,241 | 953 | 98 |
| Black | 55 | 38 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 183 | 144 | 3 |
| Native American | 62 | 44 | |
| Asian | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.80%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.96%.
$30,465
Average Earnings
$40,792
Average Male
$21,875
Average Female
Union County, New Mexico Language by Age
Union County, New Mexico Language
81.50% of Union County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 18.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.08% of the population.
Union County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,384 | 495 | 35.77% |
| Multiple | 300 | 81 | 27.00% |
| Native | 73 | 10 | 13.70% |
| White | 1,899 | 203 | 10.69% |
| Other | NaN% |
21.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.50%
Male Poverty Rate
25.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Union County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union County, New Mexico is Hispanic, with 35.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union County, New Mexico is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.45%.
Union County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Union County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Union County, New Mexico Marriage
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.
Union County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 11.78% |
| Black | 6 | 9.68% |
| Native American | 4 | 5.80% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.41% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 11.89% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 7.54% |
Union County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
9.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
42.4%
Labor Force Participation
41%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
55.46%
Born in Union County, New Mexico
96.54%
Native Born
3.46%
Foreign Born
2.44%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.54% of Union County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 55.46% having been born in New Mexico. 2.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990