U.S. County · Profile

Union County

4.0KTotal Population
1Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-5.39%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Union County has a population of 3,964 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Union County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):42.2%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White70.0%2,775
Hispanic or Latino42.2%1,673
Two or More Races20.5%813
Some Other Race5.0%198
American Indian/Alaska Native3.3%131
Black or African American1.2%48
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Union County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$41,714
44.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$20,779
45.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.8%
54.8% above national average
Median Age
39.4 years

Income & Poverty

$41,714Median Household Income
$20,779Per Capita Income
17.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$41,714$53,388
Families$51,944$58,921
Married-couple Families$51,944$58,177
Nonfamily Households$29,835$32,222

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Union County, New Mexico.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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