White Sands is a CDP located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. White Sands has a 2024 population of 1,415. White Sands is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually but its population has increased by 3.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,368 in 2020.
The average household income in White Sands is $98,465 with a poverty rate of 1.41%. The median age in White Sands is 21.9 years: 21.6 years for males, and 24.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Sands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 950 | 65.56% |
| Two or more races | 237 | 16.36% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 11.87% |
| Asian | 84 | 5.8% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 341 | 3.09 | 4.1 | 95.9 |
| Married | 249 | 3.8 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 78 | 0 | 17.9 | 82.1 |
| Male | 14 | 2.07 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
4.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 2.22% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 13.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 22.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 22.78% |
| High School Graduate | 37 | 7.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 156 | 31.45% |
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 | 302 | 302 | 157 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 9 |
| Asian | 57 | 46 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 9 |
| Black | 29 | 29 | 1 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,625 | $0 | $73,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,208 | $101,458 | $80,625 |
| High School Graduate | $20,991 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,583 | $80,833 | $34,250 |
| Some College | $46,827 | $48,839 | $24,000 |
$62,583
Average Earnings
$80,833
Average Male
$34,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.43% of White Sands residents speak only English, while 13.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 655 | 14 | 2.14% |
1.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.9%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Sands is White, with 2.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Sands is White, with 2.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,750 | $108,221 |
| Households | $88,750 | $98,465 |
| Married Families | $100,598 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,278 | $65,569 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
70.2%
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
163
Number of Veterans
123
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 24.5% |
| Black | 50 | 86.21% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 28.83% |
| Asian | 20 | 31.25% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 36.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
84.3%
Labor Force Participation
31.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
15.94%
Born in White Sands
94.13%
Native Born
5.87%
Foreign Born
2.07%
Non Citizen
3.8%
Naturalized
94.13% of White Sands residents were born in the United States, with 15.94% having been born in New Mexico. 2.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,415 | -17 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 1,432 | -17 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 1,449 | 83 | 6.08% |
| 2021 | 1,366 | -2 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 1,368 | 122 | 9.79% |
| 2019 | 1,246 | 109 | 9.59% |
| 2018 | 1,137 | -88 | -7.18% |
| 2017 | 1,225 | -79 | -6.06% |
| 2016 | 1,304 | -263 | -16.78% |
| 2015 | 1,567 | -103 | -6.17% |
| 2014 | 1,670 | 103 | 6.57% |
| 2013 | 1,567 | -94 | -5.66% |
| 2012 | 1,661 | 390 | 30.68% |
| 2011 | 1,271 | -380 | -23.02% |
| 2010 | 1,651 | 0 | 0% |