Doña Ana County, NM Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Doña Ana County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 224,415 | 2,109,122 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 58.8 | 17.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.51% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.6 | 37.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 83,514 | 824,565 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Doña Ana County grew by 12.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 221,661 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Doña Ana County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Doña Ana County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,454 | $62,378 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.25% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Doña Ana County is about 11% lower than in New Mexico.
Housing
| Metric | Doña Ana County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $207,647 | $197,886 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $903 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.3% | 69.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Doña Ana County is about 19.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $903 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Doña Ana County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 151 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Doña Ana County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 18.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.3 | 37.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 151 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,687 | $4,840 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,416 | 4,931 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,533 | 619 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New Mexico:
De Baca County (7.3 min), Quay County (8.7 min), Union County (10.1 min).
Slowest:
Mora County (48.6 min), Torrance County (33.7 min), Sandoval County (30.1 min).
The average commute time in Doña Ana County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in New Mexico.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Doña Ana County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Doña Ana County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New Mexico:
Los Alamos County (0.6), Santa Fe County (0.4), Bernalillo County (0.3).
Lowest:
Guadalupe County (0.2), Luna County (0.2), McKinley County (0.2).
Health
Doña Ana County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Doña Ana County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.6% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New Mexico:
Los Alamos County (0.8), Santa Fe County (0.8), Bernalillo County (0.8).
Lowest:
McKinley County (0.8), Cibola County (0.8), Luna County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Doña Ana County, New Mexico?
The population of Doña Ana County, New Mexico is 224,415, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Doña Ana County, New Mexico?
The population density of Doña Ana County, New Mexico is 58.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Doña Ana County, New Mexico?
The median household income in Doña Ana County, New Mexico is $55,454, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Doña Ana County, New Mexico?
The median home price in Doña Ana County, New Mexico is $207,647, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Doña Ana County, New Mexico?
The unemployment rate in Doña Ana County, New Mexico is 6.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.