Union County, New Mexico

Total Population: 4,039

County Seat: Clayton

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Median Home Value

$135,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$45,319

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)54.0%
Hispanic or Latino39.7%
Two or More Races2.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.8%

Under 18 Years

21.7%

65 Years and Over

22.6%

Male

54.0%

Female

46.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.4%

No Health Insurance

11.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$45,319

Mean Household Income

$99,074

Per Capita Income

$37,697

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,900

Median Rent

$650/mo

Total Housing Units

2,091

Owner-Occupied

68.2%

Renter-Occupied

31.8%

Vacancy Rate

28.1%

Married Couple Households

33.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

11.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.4%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

83.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35059.