Union County's estimated 2026 population is 3,749 with a growth rate of -2.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Union County is the 31st largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 4,541 and has seen a growth of -17.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.6 years
Female: 45.1 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 3,157 adults, (916 of whom are seniors) in Union County.
Female: 1,832 (45.7%)
Male: 2,181 (54.3%)
The racial composition of Union County includes 63.77% White, 5.11% other race, 3.61% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,559 | 63.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,061 | 26.44% |
| Other race | 205 | 5.11% |
| Native American | 145 | 3.61% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 1.07% |
Union County's average per capita income is $34,483. Household income levels show a median of $46,694. The poverty rate stands at 16.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,722 | - |
| Families | $63,287 | $128,620 |
| Households | $46,694 | $101,202 |
| Non Families | $22,788 | $57,263 |
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