2023 ACS Census Data · Population 221,665
Doña Ana County is a mid-sized county in New Mexico with a population of 221,665. The median household income is $55,663, 14% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.2%, median home value is $205,400, and 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 30% above the national average.
Population
221,665
2023 estimate
Rank #319 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$55,663
Household
Rank #2298 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$205,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #1185 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
31.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #634 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
14.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
45.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% above New Mexico avg·14% below national avg
Poverty Rate
11% below New Mexico avg·48% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% above New Mexico avg·1% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,726
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% above New Mexico avg·2% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% above New Mexico avg·3% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% below New Mexico avg·11% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
27% below New Mexico avg·26% below national avg
Housing Units
91,402
Households
83,530
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,413
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
31% above New Mexico avg·30% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below New Mexico avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.0%
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