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 $85,068 with a poverty rate of 15.29%. The median age in Eunice is 34.3 years: 25.5 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eunice was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,654 | 55.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,216 | 40.68% |
| Other race | 119 | 3.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,050 | 2.85 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Married | 490 | 3.47 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 350 | 1.03 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Male | 149 | 4.4 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Female | 61 | 4.51 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
76.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 142 | 8.62% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 5.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 2.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 0.97% |
| High School Graduate | 448 | 27.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 361 | 21.91% |
| Some College | 549 | 33.31% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 839 | 423 | 0 |
| White | 786 | 722 | 58 |
| 2+ Races | 690 | 297 | 0 |
| Other Race | 42 | 42 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,576 | $41,538 | $43,382 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,611 | $0 | $26,638 |
| Overall | $40,192 | $59,323 | $31,953 |
| Some College | $0 | $106,932 | $32,266 |
$40,192
Average Earnings
$59,323
Average Male
$31,953
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.1% of Eunice residents speak only English, while 38.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,724 | 391 | 22.68% |
| Multiple | 1,216 | 342 | 28.13% |
| White | 1,242 | 66 | 5.31% |
15.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.85%
Male Poverty Rate
14.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eunice is Multiple, with 28.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eunice is White, with 5.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.74% |
| Some College | 8.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Employed | 14.73% |
| Female Employed | 6.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,705 | $90,228 |
| Households | $49,795 | $85,068 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,554 | $64,300 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
85
Number of Veterans
85
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 7.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
43.06%
Born in Eunice
87.92%
Native Born
12.08%
Foreign Born
9.43%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
87.92% of Eunice residents were born in the United States, with 43.06% having been born in New Mexico. 9.43% 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% |