Doña Ana County, NM

County

Cities in Doña Ana County

Neighborhoods in Doña Ana County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Doña Ana

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.6%

Households with Children

29.1%

School Enrollment K-12

26,340

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 17.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.7%
Working Age (35-54): 21.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.7%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 16.6%
High School / GED: 24.0%
Some College or Associate's: 27.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.2%
Single Parents: 13.8%
Couples & Adults: 33.8%
Living Alone: 37.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 67.9%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 1.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 87.4%
Puerto Rican: 0.8%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.7%
South American: 0.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.9%
Other White: 56.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 42.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 41.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 6.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 54.7%
Spanish: 42.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 6.2%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 10.7%
Not Enrolled: 69.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources