Demographics & People — White Sands, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,577 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 22.5 |
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| Total Households | 390 |
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| Family Households | 311 |
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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 | 1,080 |
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| Black or African American | 52 |
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| Asian | 130 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 186 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 563 |
| German | 303 |
| English | 259 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 168 |
| Irish | 138 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 138 |
| European | 93 |
| Norwegian | 77 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| Swiss | 66 |
Language
| English Only | 1,072 |
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| Spanish | 151 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,328 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 163 |
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| Population 18+ | 488 |
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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 White Sands, New Mexico.
