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Doña Ana County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Doña Ana County, New Mexico has a population of 224,266, the 2nd most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $56,848 and the median home value is $220,800. The poverty rate is 21.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Doña Ana County Quick Facts

Population 224,266
Median Household Income $56,848
Median Home Value $220,800
Poverty Rate 21.3%
Unemployment Rate 6.8%
Median Age 34.3 years
Homeownership Rate 65.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 31.7%
High School Graduation 83.4%
Cities/Places 29
Population 224,266 2nd of 33
Median Income $56,848 11% lower than state
Poverty Rate 21.3%
Unemployment 6.8%

How Doña Ana County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population221,665224,266+1.2%
Median household income$55,663$56,848+2.1%
Median home value$205,400$220,800+7.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.2%
$25K-$50K 20.6%
$50K-$100K 30.5%
$100K+ 24.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
7.4%
$10K-$15K
5.9%
$15K-$20K
5.5%
$20K-$25K
5.5%
$25K-$30K
4.7%
$30K-$35K
4.5%
$35K-$40K
4.3%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
11.7%
$75K-$100K
11.7%
$100K-$125K
7.0%
$125K-$150K
5.3%
$150K-$200K
6.9%
$200K+
5.4%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%
58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $934/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

47out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Doña Ana County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Las Cruces114,197$55,42222.6%$231,700
Chaparral18,186$46,01727.4%$109,300
Sunland Park17,463$62,81422.4%$215,200
Anthony8,767$38,13232.9%$116,000
Santa Teresa6,041$63,16123.9%$215,100
Vado2,895$37,41125.7%$104,400
University Park2,782$30,15630.2%N/A
San Ysidro2,118$89,4738.6%$335,300
Picacho Hills2,002$120,8505.5%$456,400
Radium Springs1,908$43,83615.4%$136,100
Mesilla1,717$74,7504.5%$301,400
White Sands1,609$89,5651.9%N/A
Hatch1,588$43,48619.0%$102,800
Berino1,454$39,90717.1%$105,100
Butterfield Park1,119$34,09333.4%$258,500
La Union1,071$56,41114.1%$251,800
Salem916$31,38654.1%$61,500
Doña Ana868$35,70049.5%$96,400
San Miguel772$55,14517.1%$116,500
San Pablo696$68,0476.0%$273,300
Mesquite675$70,6924.7%$96,400
Fairacres616N/A13.6%$279,200
Chamberino580$61,25015.3%N/A
Placitas (Doña Ana County)516N/A90.5%N/A
La Mesa473N/A17.3%$206,300
Tortugas381$31,5540.0%$83,200
Rincon271$57,0830.0%N/A
Organ152N/A0.0%$122,100
Garfield85N/A84.7%N/A

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Population Overview

Doña Ana County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 224,266. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 29 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Doña Ana County is 34.3 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Doña Ana County is $56,848. This is 11% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.3%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $220,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Doña Ana County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 67.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 26.7%.

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Doña Ana County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Doña Ana County, New Mexico?

Doña Ana County has a population of 224,266, making it the 2nd most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Doña Ana County?

The median household income in Doña Ana County is $56,848 with a poverty rate of 21.3%.

How many cities are in Doña Ana County, New Mexico?

Doña Ana County contains 29 Census-designated places.