Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM

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2022 Population

114,596

0.0803% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

31.3

2.8% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

23.4%

5.6% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$48,826

6.19% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$189,700

16.3% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

48,077

3.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM had a population of 115k people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $48,826. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM grew from 114,504 to 114,596, a 0.0803% increase and its median household income grew from $45,979 to $48,826, a 6.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (31.5%), White (Hispanic) (30.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (15.5%), Other (Hispanic) (15%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.34%).

37.7% of the households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.8% of the residents in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM are New Mexico State University-Main Campus (3,360 degrees awarded in 2022), New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (1,277 degrees), and Glitz School of Cosmetology (154 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was $189,700, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

Most people in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM borders Doña Ana County (Outer) PUMA, NM.

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM is home to a population of 115k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 10.6% of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (12.1k people).

In 2022, there were 1.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.1k people) in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.5k White (Hispanic) and 17.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM are Spanish (36,662 households), Arabic (696 households), and Navajo (509 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,771

Women

51.6%

55,056

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 113,827 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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Citizenship

93.8%

2022 Citizenship

93.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93.8% of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was 93.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.1k ± 1.52k
White (Hispanic)
34.5k ± 3.09k
Two+ (Hispanic)
17.7k ± 2.34k

62%

Hispanic Population

71.1k people

62% of the people in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM are hispanic (71.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,986 ± 2,234 people
El Salvador
268 ± 401 people
Germany
256 ± 392 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 8,986 Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM residents, followed by El Salvador with 268 and Germany with 256.

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.1k people

11.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

12.8k people

As of 2022, 10.6% of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM residents (12.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
36,662 households (34%)
Arabic
696 households (0.646%)
Navajo
509 households (0.473%)

37.7% of the households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was Spanish. 34% of the households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,667 ± 675
Vietnam
2,243 ± 354
Gulf War (1990s)
1,294 ± 357

Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM employs 48.1k people. The largest industries in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM are Restaurants & Food Services (3,754 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,695 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,567 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($142,043), Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($123,441), and National security & international affairs ($119,448).

Males in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,007. The income inequality in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,295

Women

47.9%

23,137

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM in 2020 was 44,432 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM.

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Occupations

48.1k

2022 Value

3.86%

1 Year growth

± 3.86%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 3.86%, from 46.3k employees to 48.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM, are Cooks (1,613 people), Customer service representatives (1,397 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,326 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.1k

2022 Value

3.86%

1 Year growth

± 3.86%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 3.86%, from 46.3k employees to 48.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,754 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,695 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,567 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,345

Median earning men ± $1,682

$25,868

Median earning women ± $2,189

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($107,697), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,109), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,852).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($55,966), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,323), and Public Administration ($48,873).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM awarded 4,943 degrees. The student population of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,884 male students and 12,876 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (2,888 and 62.2%), followed by White (1,284 and 27.6%), Black or African American (125 and 2.69%), and Two or More Races (105 and 2.26%).

The largest universities in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico State University-Main Campus (3,360 and 68%), New Mexico State University-Dona Ana (1,277 and 25.8%), and Glitz School of Cosmetology (154 and 3.12%).

The most popular majors in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM are General Studies (396 and 8.01%), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (227 and 4.59%), and Registered Nursing (204 and 4.13%).

The median tuition cost in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM for a public four year colleges is $6,283 for in-state students and $23,407 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 21,760 (40.8% men and 59.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 21,760 students enrolled in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM, 40.8% men and 59.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 13,378 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
149 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
129 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
153 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 149 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

New Mexico State University-Main Campus
3,360 degrees awarded
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
1,277 degrees awarded
Glitz School of Cosmetology
154 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico State University-Main Campus with 3,360 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,948 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM, which is 0.65 times less than the 2,995 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,888 degrees mean that there were 2.25 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,284 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,283) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM in 2022 were Some college (24k), High School or Equivalent (21.8k), and Bachelors Degree (14.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was $189,700 in 2022, which is 0.673 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $163,100 to $189,700, a 16.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM is 53%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM is $48,826. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM with a value of $79,788, followed by Albuquerque Far NE PUMA, NM and Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, with respective values of $78,310 and $76,424.

Housing

Property

$189,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,765

$24,141

Median Property Taxes

±$1,475

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53%

Homeownership

2022

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 53% of the housing units in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM with a value of $79,788, followed by Albuquerque Far NE PUMA, NM and Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, with respective values of $78,310 and $76,424.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,826

Median Household Income

± $2,773

45.6k

Number of Households

± 2,177

In 2022, the median household income of the 45.6k households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM grew to $48,826 from the previous year's value of $45,979.

The following chart displays the households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2022 Wage GINI in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM

In 2022, the income inequality in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.51% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (7.42%)

In 2022, 76.2% of workers in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (7.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.984% of the workforce in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM (26k out of 111k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.8% of the population of Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 30.8% on employee plans, 31.2% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1329 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.988% increase from the previous year (1316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

1,329 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,329 patients per year. This represents a 0.988% increase from the previous year (1,316 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 30.1% between 18 and 34 years, 29.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.19%

Uninsured

30.8%

Employer Coverage

31.2%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

1.79%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM grew by 7.82% from 8.53% to 9.19%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Doña Ana County Central--Las Cruces, Mesilla Cities & University Park PUMA, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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