Sunland Park is a city located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. Sunland Park has a 2024 population of 17,986. Sunland Park is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 7.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,798 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunland Park is $65,057 with a poverty rate of 25.12%. The median age in Sunland Park is 31.9 years: 32.5 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunland Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 6,222 | 36.42% |
| White | 5,997 | 35.1% |
| Other race | 4,696 | 27.49% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,758 | 2.96 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 2,408 | 3.83 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 1,533 | 1.12 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 1,088 | 3.43 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Male | 729 | 3.27 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 676 | 6.7% |
| Associates Degree | 701 | 6.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,554 | 15.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 687 | 6.8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,911 | 28.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,722 | 17.06% |
| Some College | 1,845 | 18.27% |
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 | 9,544 | 7,153 | 1,907 |
| 2+ Races | 3,792 | 2,975 | 872 |
| Other Race | 2,965 | 2,136 | 513 |
| White | 424 | 417 | 235 |
| Black | 71 | 71 | 54 |
| Native American | 59 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 76.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,253 | $32,400 | $54,757 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,708 | $55,708 | $66,688 |
| High School Graduate | $32,312 | $38,223 | $21,450 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,199 | $29,444 | $12,829 |
| Overall | $36,292 | $37,538 | $32,093 |
| Some College | $37,202 | $41,724 | $31,941 |
$36,292
Average Earnings
$37,538
Average Male
$32,093
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
19.95% of Sunland Park residents speak only English, while 80.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 79.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,921 | 3,738 | 23.48% |
| Multiple | 6,175 | 1,274 | 20.63% |
| Other | 4,696 | 1,036 | 22.06% |
| White | 907 | 508 | 56.01% |
| Native | 86 | 66 | 76.74% |
| Black | 80 | 9 | 11.25% |
25.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.1%
Male Poverty Rate
27.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunland Park is Native, with 76.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunland Park is Black, with 11.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.29% |
| High School | 24.32% |
| Some College | 14.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.63% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.12% |
| Female Employed | 15.21% |
| Male Employed | 10.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,856 | $65,572 |
| Households | $52,147 | $65,057 |
| Married Families | $60,762 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,290 | $42,427 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
484
Number of Veterans
428
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 292 |
| Second Gulf War | 216 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 191 |
| 55 to 64 | 165 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 75+ | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 402 | 3.55% |
| Other Race | 218 | 5.97% |
| White | 157 | 3.85% |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 2.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
13.25%
Born in Sunland Park
74.77%
Native Born
25.23%
Foreign Born
8.83%
Non Citizen
16.39%
Naturalized
74.77% of Sunland Park residents were born in the United States, with 13.25% having been born in New Mexico. 8.83% 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 | 19,471 | 297 | 1.55% |
| 2028 | 19,174 | 297 | 1.57% |
| 2027 | 18,877 | 297 | 1.6% |
| 2026 | 18,580 | 297 | 1.62% |
| 2025 | 18,283 | 297 | 1.65% |
| 2024 | 17,986 | 297 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 17,689 | 263 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 17,426 | 318 | 1.86% |
| 2021 | 17,108 | 310 | 1.85% |
| 2020 | 16,798 | -1,242 | -6.88% |
| 2019 | 18,040 | 392 | 2.22% |
| 2018 | 17,648 | 507 | 2.96% |
| 2017 | 17,141 | 530 | 3.19% |
| 2016 | 16,611 | 552 | 3.44% |
| 2015 | 16,059 | 498 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 15,561 | 315 | 2.07% |
| 2013 | 15,246 | 364 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 14,882 | 222 | 1.51% |
| 2011 | 14,660 | 320 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | 14,340 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,309 | 5,130 | 62.72% |
| 1990 | 8,179 | 6,779 | 484.21% |
| 1980 | 1,400 | -18,071 | -92.81% |