Demographics & People — Sunland Park, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,085 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,400 |
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| Median Age | 30.9 |
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| Total Households | 5,758 |
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| Family Households | 4,225 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.96 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,997 |
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| Black or African American | 84 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 16,032 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 15,821 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 15,658 |
| Other groups | 14,106 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,151 |
| American | 138 |
| English | 124 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 101 |
| Jamaican | 101 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 82 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 82 |
Language
| English Only | 3,087 |
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| Spanish | 12,272 |
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| Population 5+ | 15,473 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 338 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,853 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sunland Park, New Mexico.
