University Park is a CDP located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. University Park has a 2024 population of 2,503. University Park is currently declining at a rate of -4.57% annually and its population has decreased by -14.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,917 in 2020.
The average household income in University Park is $27,836 with a poverty rate of 59.41%. The median age in University Park is 19 years: 19.1 years for males, and 18.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of University Park was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,827 | 66.58% |
| Two or more races | 668 | 24.34% |
| Other race | 83 | 3.02% |
| Native American | 71 | 2.59% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 2.11% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 129 | 2.1 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 42 | 1.83 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 39 | 2.95 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.35 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 14 | 2.36 | 0 | 100 |
2.24
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 17.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 87 | 41.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 10.9% |
| High School Graduate | 20 | 9.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 44 | 20.85% |
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 | 101 | 101 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 66 | 66 | 17 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $6,673 | $6,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $7,212 | $6,692 | $20,865 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$7,212
Average Earnings
$6,692
Average Male
$20,865
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.79% of University Park residents speak only English, while 22.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 80 | 74.07% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 51 | 44.74% |
| Multiple | 29 | 24 | 82.76% |
| Native | 20 | 15 | 75% |
| Other | 49 | 7 | 14.29% |
59.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
69.88%
Male Poverty Rate
42.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in University Park is Multiple, with 82.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in University Park is Other, with 14.29% 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 74.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 64.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 61.22% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 77.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 27.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $15,536 | $20,364 |
| Households | $23,375 | $27,836 |
| Married Families | $27,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,500 | $37,344 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
2.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
3.2%
Male Marriage Rate
2.7%
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
24
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 10 | 1.52% |
| White | 8 | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.67% |
| Other Race | 6 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51%
Labor Force Participation
39.5%
Employment Rate
22.1%
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
48.58%
Born in University Park
97.45%
Native Born
2.55%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
0.62%
Naturalized
97.45% of University Park residents were born in the United States, with 48.58% having been born in New Mexico. 1.93% 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 | 2,503 | -120 | -4.57% |
| 2023 | 2,623 | -121 | -4.41% |
| 2022 | 2,744 | 136 | 5.21% |
| 2021 | 2,608 | -309 | -10.59% |
| 2020 | 2,917 | -28 | -0.95% |
| 2019 | 2,945 | -176 | -5.64% |
| 2018 | 3,121 | -43 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 3,164 | 84 | 2.73% |
| 2016 | 3,080 | -196 | -5.98% |
| 2015 | 3,276 | 97 | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 3,179 | -110 | -3.34% |
| 2013 | 3,289 | -164 | -4.75% |
| 2012 | 3,453 | -223 | -6.07% |
| 2011 | 3,676 | -516 | -12.31% |
| 2010 | 4,192 | 0 | 0% |