University Park, NM

Census Place

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2023 Population
2,699
1.64% 1-year decline
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
19.6
3.16% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
40.9%
31.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$25,433
8.8% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1,109
4.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, University Park, NM had a population of 2.7k people with a median age of 19.6 and a median household income of $25,433. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of University Park, NM declined from 2,744 to 2,699, a −1.64% decrease and its median household income grew from $23,375 to $25,433, a 8.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in University Park, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (36.1%), White (Hispanic) (12.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.11%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.89%).

None of the households in University Park, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.9% of the residents in University Park, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in University Park, NM are New Mexico State University-Main Campus (3,360 degrees awarded in 2022) and Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (152 degrees).

Most people in University Park, NM walked to work, and the average commute time was 11.2 minutes. The average car ownership in University Park, NM was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

University Park, NM is home to a population of 2.7k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.3% of University Park, NM residents were born outside of the country (116 people).

In 2023, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.02k people) in University Park, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 975 Two+ (Hispanic) and 340 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.9%
2023 Citizenship
98.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.9% of University Park, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in University Park, NM was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University Park, NM
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.02k ± 153
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    975 ± 186
  3. White (Hispanic)
    340 ± 147
51.6%
Hispanic Population
1.39k people

In 2023, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.02k people) in University Park, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 975 Two+ (Hispanic) and 340 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

51.6% of the people in University Park, NM are hispanic (1.39k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    128,832 ± 8,539 people
  2. Philippines
    5,882 ± 1,880 people
  3. Germany
    4,070 ± 1,565 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 128,832 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,882 and Germany with 4,070.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
116 people
2.55%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
70 people

As of 2023, 4.3% of University Park, NM residents (116 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University Park, NM was 2.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    16 ± 24
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    13 ± 20
  3. Vietnam
    0 ± 23

University Park, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of University Park, NM employs 1.11k people. The largest industries in University Park, NM are Educational Services (567 people), Accommodation & Food Services (229 people), and Retail Trade (86 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($75,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($30,083), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($20,750).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,740. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.11k
2023 Value
± 200
4.82%
1 Year growth
± 27.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in University Park, NM grew at a rate of 4.82%, from 1.06k employees to 1.11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Park, NM, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (230 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (205 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (128 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University Park, NM.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.11k
2023 Value
± 200
4.82%
1 Year growth
± 27.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in University Park, NM grew at a rate of 4.82%, from 1.06k employees to 1.11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Park, NM, are Educational Services (567 people), Accommodation & Food Services (229 people), and Retail Trade (86 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of University Park, NM, though some of these residents may live in University Park, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$8,319
Median earning men ± $3,785
$6,894
Median earning women ± $1,176

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Construction ($75,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($30,417), and Retail Trade ($16,574).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($12,188), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($7,873), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($6,058).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.72%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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Education

In 2022, universities in University Park, NM awarded 3,512 degrees. The student population of University Park, NM in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 6,249 male students and 8,681 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University Park, NM are Hispanic or Latino (1,883 and 57.8%), followed by White (1,010 and 31%), Black or African American (101 and 3.1%), and Asian (78 and 2.39%).

The largest universities in University Park, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico State University-Main Campus (3,360 and 95.7%) and Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (152 and 4.33%).

The most popular majors in University Park, NM are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (162 and 4.61%), Registered Nursing (162 and 4.61%), and Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (152 and 4.33%).

The median tuition cost in University Park, NM for a public four year colleges is $6,283 for in-state students and $23,407 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in University Park, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,930 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 14,930 students enrolled in University Park, NM, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 8,447 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 149 degrees awarded
  2. 129 degrees awarded
  3. 153 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University Park, NM was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 149 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,360 degrees awarded
  2. 152 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico State University-Main Campus with 3,360 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,409 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University Park, NM, which is 0.67 times less than the 2,103 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,883 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,010 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,283) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (454k), Some college (398k), and Secondary Education (257k).

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Housing & Living

People in University Park, NM have an average commute time of 11.2 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in University Park, NM is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Income by Location

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Census Tract 10
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$25,433
Median Household Income
± $3,421
151
Number of Households
± 82

In 2023, the median household income of the 151 households in University Park, NM grew to $25,433 from the previous year's value of $23,375.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for University Park, NM is from New Mexico.
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in New Mexico
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2022, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.44% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Walked (50.3%)
  2. Drove Alone (33%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.86%)

In 2023, 50.3% of workers in University Park, NM walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (33%) and those who worked at home (7.86%).

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Commute Time

11.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University Park, NM have a shorter commute time (11.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in University Park, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

40.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Park, NM (130 out of 318 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in University Park, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95% of the population of University Park, NM has health coverage, with 68.9% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 0.185% on Medicare, 11% on non-group plans, and 2.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Doña Ana County, NM see 1592 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.748% decrease from the previous year (1604 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1691 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 298 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,592 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Doña Ana County, NM

Primary care physicians in Doña Ana County, NM see an average of 1,592 patients per year. This represents a 0.748% decrease from the previous year (1,604 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 38.6% under 18 years, 59.8% between 18 and 34 years, 1.52% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.2% were men and 58.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.97%
Uninsured
68.9%
Employer Coverage
12.2%
Medicaid
0.185%
Medicare
11%
Non-Group
2.74%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in University Park, NM declined by 33% from 7.42% to 4.97%.

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