Eunice is a city located in Lea County New Mexico. Eunice has a 2024 population of 2,903. Eunice is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -5.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,067 in 2020.
The average household income in Eunice is $74,563 with a poverty rate of 11.46%. The median age in Eunice is 34.2 years: 29.1 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eunice was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,170 | 71.85% |
| Two or more races | 850 | 28.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,131 | 2.67 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 484 | 3.14 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 375 | 1.04 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Male | 170 | 3.92 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Female | 102 | 4.32 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 9.53% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 4.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 537 | 31.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 357 | 20.74% |
| Some College | 478 | 27.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 950 | 850 | 75 |
| Hispanic | 742 | 350 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 475 | 182 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $55,613 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,884 | $0 | $35,361 |
| Overall | $42,063 | $69,188 | $32,847 |
| Some College | $55,799 | $96,406 | $33,958 |
$42,063
Average Earnings
$69,188
Average Male
$32,847
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.79% of Eunice residents speak only English, while 34.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,618 | 287 | 17.74% |
| Multiple | 850 | 128 | 15.06% |
| White | 1,373 | 59 | 4.3% |
11.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.61%
Male Poverty Rate
9.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eunice is Hispanic, with 17.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eunice is White, with 4.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.05% |
| High School | 9.12% |
| Some College | 2.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.11% |
| Female Employed | 6.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,063 | $74,657 |
| Households | $68,819 | $74,563 |
| Married Families | $81,042 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,688 | $65,681 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
121
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 52 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 8.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
40.86%
Born in Eunice
89.54%
Native Born
10.46%
Foreign Born
9.44%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
89.54% of Eunice residents were born in the United States, with 40.86% having been born in New Mexico. 9.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,698 | -41 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 2,739 | -41 | -1.47% |
| 2027 | 2,780 | -41 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 2,821 | -41 | -1.43% |
| 2025 | 2,862 | -41 | -1.41% |
| 2024 | 2,903 | -41 | -1.39% |
| 2023 | 2,944 | -6 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 2,950 | -49 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 2,999 | -68 | -2.22% |
| 2020 | 3,067 | 15 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 3,052 | 56 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 2,996 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 2,978 | -79 | -2.58% |
| 2016 | 3,057 | -100 | -3.17% |
| 2015 | 3,157 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 3,156 | 64 | 2.07% |
| 2013 | 3,092 | 100 | 3.34% |
| 2012 | 2,992 | 59 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 2,933 | 23 | 0.79% |
| 2010 | 2,910 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,562 | -114 | -4.26% |
| 1990 | 2,676 | -294 | -9.9% |
| 1980 | 2,970 | 329 | 12.46% |
| 1970 | 2,641 | -890 | -25.21% |
| 1960 | 3,531 | 833 | 30.87% |