University Park, NM

Census Place

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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
9.56% 1-year growth

About

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% 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 (3,357 degrees awarded in 2023) and Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (134 degrees).

Most people in University Park, NM walked to work, and the average commute time was 11.9 minutes. The average car ownership in University Park, NM was 2 cars per household.

United StatesNew MexicoDoña Ana County, NMLas Cruces, NMDoña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM

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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in University Park, NM
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.13k ± 161
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    1.06k ± 252
  3. White (Hispanic)
    120 ± 76
48.2%
Hispanic Population
1.34k 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.

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    124,411 ± 8,401 people
  2. Philippines
    6,498 ± 1,976 people
  3. Germany
    4,186 ± 1,587 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 124,411 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,498 and Germany with 4,186.

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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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    25 ± 26
  2. 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.

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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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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.

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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).

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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 2023, universities in University Park, NM awarded 3,491 degrees. The student population of University Park, NM in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,380 male students and 9,086 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in University Park, NM are Hispanic or Latino (1,888 and 58.1%), White (990 and 30.4%), Two or More Races (101 and 3.11%), and Asian (80 and 2.46%).

The largest universities in University Park, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico State University-Main Campus (3,357 and 96.2%) and Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (134 and 3.84%).

The most popular majors in University Park, NM are Registered Nursing (186 and 5.33%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (167 and 4.78%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (141 and 4.04%).

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 2023 in University Park, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 15,466 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 15,466 students enrolled in University Park, NM, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 8,635 records, of which 61.4% were women and 38.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    182 degrees awarded
  2. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    152 degrees awarded
  3. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    141 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in University Park, NM was Registered Nursing with 182 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. New Mexico State University-Main Campus
    3,357 degrees awarded
  2. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
    134 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico State University-Main Campus with 3,357 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,393 men were awarded degrees from institutions in University Park, NM, which is 0.664 times less than the 2,098 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,888 degrees mean that there were 1.91 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 990 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,283) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,864) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for University Park, NM is from New Mexico.
0.462
2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2023, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0654% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Walked (37.8%)
  2. Drove Alone (36.1%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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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.

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Health

94.2% of the population of University Park, NM has health coverage, with 67.5% on employee plans, 9.02% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 3.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.1% were men and 56.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 73.5% between 18 and 34 years, 1.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.1% were men and 56.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.79%
Uninsured
67.5%
Employer Coverage
9.02%
Medicaid
0%
Medicare
14.2%
Non-Group
3.49%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in University Park, NM grew by 16.5% from 4.97% to 5.79%.

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