University Park, NM

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2022 Population

2,744

5.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

2.56% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

59.4%

11.6% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$23,375

22.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

1,058

34.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, University Park, NM had a population of 2.74k people with a median age of 19 and a median household income of $23,375. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of University Park, NM grew from 2,608 to 2,744, a 5.21% increase and its median household income grew from $19,125 to $23,375, a 22.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in University Park, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (22.8%), White (Hispanic) (20.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.97%).

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.

98.1% 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 10.9 minutes. The average car ownership in University Park, NM was 1 car per household.

United States New Mexico Doña Ana County, NM Las Cruces, NM Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM

Population & Diversity

University Park, NM is home to a population of 2.74k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.55% of University Park, NM residents were born outside of the country (70 people).

In 2022, there were 2.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.27k people) in University Park, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 625 Two+ (Hispanic) and 557 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

96.2%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of University Park, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in University Park, NM was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
1.27k ± 194
Two+ (Hispanic)
625 ± 177
White (Hispanic)
557 ± 207

45.3%

Hispanic Population

1.24k people

45.3% of the people in University Park, NM are hispanic (1.24k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
128,832 ± 8,539 people
Philippines
5,882 ± 1,880 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

2.55%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

70 people

5.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

133 people

As of 2022, 2.55% of University Park, NM residents (70 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in University Park, NM was 5.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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-)
19 ± 31
Gulf War (1990s)
5 ± 21
Vietnam
0 ± 23

University Park, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of University Park, NM employs 1.06k people. The largest industries in University Park, NM are Educational Services (433 people), Accommodation & Food Services (287 people), and Retail Trade (111 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($16,071), Retail Trade ($15,245), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($7,083).

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.

Employment

Occupations

1.06k

2022 Value

± 240

34.1%

1 Year growth

± 23.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in University Park, NM grew at a rate of 34.1%, from 789 employees to 1.06k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in University Park, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (328 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (126 people), and Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations (125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of University Park, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.06k

2022 Value

± 240

34.1%

1 Year growth

± 23.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in University Park, NM grew at a rate of 34.1%, from 789 employees to 1.06k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in University Park, NM, are Educational Services (433 people), Accommodation & Food Services (287 people), and Retail Trade (111 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

$6,795

Median earning men ± $1,612

$5,823

Median earning women ± $1,024

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Construction ($28,750), Retail Trade ($16,223), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($6,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($20,625), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,531), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($6,292).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for University Park, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

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.

Admissions & Enrollments

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).

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 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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
149 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
129 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
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.

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
3,360 degrees awarded
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
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.

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.

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 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.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

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.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

People in University Park, NM have an average commute time of 10.9 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.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 10

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in University Park, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$23,375

Median Household Income

± $8,528

129

Number of Households

± 68

In 2022, the median household income of the 129 households in University Park, NM grew to $23,375 from the previous year's value of $19,125.

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.

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.

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 2022

Walked (54.3%)
Drove Alone (30.4%)
Worked At Home (6.74%)

In 2022, 54.3% of workers in University Park, NM walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (30.4%) and those who worked at home (6.74%).

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

10.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in University Park, NM have a shorter commute time (10.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 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

1 car

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 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

59.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in University Park, NM (161 out of 271 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

92.6% of the population of University Park, NM has health coverage, with 65.7% on employee plans, 13.9% on Medicaid, 0.621% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 2.23% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Doña Ana County, NM.

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).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Doña Ana County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 51.2% under 18 years, 46.9% between 18 and 34 years, 1.86% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.6% were men and 53.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.42%

Uninsured

65.7%

Employer Coverage

13.9%

Medicaid

0.621%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

2.23%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in University Park, NM grew by 44.7% from 5.13% to 7.42%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in University Park, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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