Union County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35059 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,013 | — | #2,964 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,694 | -37.9% | #2,911 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.6 years | +9.5% | #1,326 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,700 | -56.5% | #2,613 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $683 | -41.3% | #2,819 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.6% | #2,233 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Union County has a population of 4,013, making it the #2,964 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Union County is $46,694, ranking #2,911 out of 3,222 counties — 37.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.
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The median home value in Union County is $122,700 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $683/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.
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89.6% of residents in Union County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Union County, New Mexico
Union County, New Mexico has a total population of 4,013, making it the 2,964th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Union County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Union County is $46,694, which ranks #2,911 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.
The median home value in Union County is $122,700, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Union County pay a median gross rent of $683 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Union County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.9 min.
Union County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (40.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Union County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.