La Union is a CDP located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. La Union has a 2024 population of 830. La Union is currently declining at a rate of -2.24% annually and its population has decreased by -8.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 907 in 2020.
The average household income in La Union is $79,778 with a poverty rate of 4.49%. The median age in La Union is 49.3 years: 52.5 years for males, and 49 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Union was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 494 | 56.85% |
| Other race | 219 | 25.2% |
| Two or more races | 107 | 12.31% |
| Native American | 49 | 5.64% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 283 | 3.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 169 | 3.83 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 64 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 50 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.52
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 8.33% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 5.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 172 | 31.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.85% |
| High School Graduate | 159 | 29.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 3.89% |
| Some College | 102 | 18.89% |
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 | 491 | 437 | 173 |
| Other Race | 137 | 94 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 98 | 26 |
| White | 42 | 30 | 9 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 56.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,417 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,734 | $37,734 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,578 | $33,711 | $0 |
| Some College | $23,707 | $0 | $23,772 |
$32,578
Average Earnings
$33,711
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
36.25% of La Union residents speak only English, while 63.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 63.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 820 | 39 | 4.76% |
| Native | 49 | 1 | 2.04% |
4.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.8%
Male Poverty Rate
5.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Union is Hispanic, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Union is Native, with 2.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.67% |
| Female Employed | 2.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $103,194 | $92,555 |
| Households | - | $79,778 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,308 | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 9.26% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 6.04% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
17.49%
Born in La Union
88.49%
Native Born
11.51%
Foreign Born
3.8%
Non Citizen
7.71%
Naturalized
88.49% of La Union residents were born in the United States, with 17.49% having been born in New Mexico. 3.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 830 | -19 | -2.24% |
| 2023 | 849 | -20 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 869 | 10 | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 859 | -48 | -5.29% |
| 2020 | 907 | -87 | -8.75% |
| 2019 | 994 | 125 | 14.38% |
| 2018 | 869 | -328 | -27.4% |
| 2017 | 1,197 | -181 | -13.13% |
| 2016 | 1,378 | -183 | -11.72% |
| 2015 | 1,561 | 302 | 23.99% |
| 2014 | 1,259 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 1,252 | -135 | -9.73% |
| 2012 | 1,387 | 104 | 8.11% |
| 2011 | 1,283 | 177 | 16% |
| 2010 | 1,106 | 0 | 0% |