University Park, NM

Census Place

2024 Population

2,782

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

20.1

2.55% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

30.2%

26% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$30,156

18.6% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,215

Population & Diversity

University Park, NM is home to a population of 2.78k people, from which 96% are citizens.

As of 2024, 4.57% of University Park, NM residents were born outside of the country (127 people).

In 2024, there were 1.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.13k people) in University Park, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.06k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 120 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2024 Citizenship

96.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96% of University Park, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in University Park, NM was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in University Park, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University Park, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.13k ± 161
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.06k ± 252
White (Hispanic)
120 ± 76

48.2%

Hispanic Population

1.34k people

48.2% of the people in University Park, NM are hispanic (1.34k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in University Park, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
126,568 ± 8,470 people
Philippines
6,950 ± 2,043 people
Germany
4,158 ± 1,582 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

Foreign-Born Population

4.57%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

127 people

4.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

116 people

As of 2024, 4.57% of University Park, NM residents (127 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University Park, NM was 4.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in University Park, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
25 ± 26
Gulf War (1990s)
21 ± 15

University Park, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in University Park, NM.

Economy

The economy of University Park, NM employs 1.22k people. In 2024, the largest industries in University Park, NM were Educational Services (650 people), Accommodation & Food Services (239 people), and Retail Trade (87 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($22,109), Construction ($21,853), and Retail Trade ($11,971).

Employment

Occupations

1.22k

2024 Value

± 244

9.56%

1 Year growth

± 24.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in University Park, NM grew at a rate of 9.56%, from 1.11k employees to 1.22k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Park, NM, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (232 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (231 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (182 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University Park, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.22k

2024 Value

± 244

9.56%

1 Year growth

± 24.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in University Park, NM grew at a rate of 9.56%, from 1.11k employees to 1.22k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Park, NM, are Educational Services (650 people), Accommodation & Food Services (239 people), and Retail Trade (87 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$9,057

Median earning men ± $3,707

$10,448

Median earning women ± $1,979

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($21,853), Retail Trade ($17,014), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($6,989).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($21,641), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($10,345), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($9,909).

Education

The student population of University Park, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,768 male students and 9,481 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University Park, NM are Hispanic or Latino (1,964 and 59.2%), White (981 and 29.6%), Black or African American (121 and 3.65%), and Two or More Races (85 and 2.56%).

The largest universities in University Park, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico State University-Main Campus (3,388 and 95.8%) and Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (147 and 4.16%).

The most popular majors in University Park, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (159 and 4.5%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (157 and 4.44%), and Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (147 and 4.16%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in University Park, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 16,249 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 16,249 students enrolled in University Park, NM, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 9,225 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
159 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
140 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
137 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University Park, NM was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 159 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in University Park, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
3,388 degrees awarded
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
147 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico State University-Main Campus with 3,388 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,364 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University Park, NM, which is 0.628 times less than the 2,171 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,964 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 981 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,283) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

People in University Park, NM have an average commute time of 11.9 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in University Park, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$30,156

Median Household Income

± $13,586

167

Number of Households

± 76

In 2024, the median household income of the 167 households in University Park, NM grew to $30,156 from the previous year's value of $25,433.

The following chart displays the households in University Park, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $25k - $30k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for University Park, NM is from New Mexico.

0.46

2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.462

2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Walked (37.8%)
Drove Alone (36.1%)
Worked At Home (15.4%)

In 2024, 37.8% of workers in University Park, NM walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (36.1%) and those who worked at home (15.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

11.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University Park, NM have a shorter commute time (11.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in University Park, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in University Park, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in University Park, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in University Park, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Park, NM (101 out of 334 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Two Or More and Native American.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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