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Anthony, NM
City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
8,767
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,249
ZIP codes
0
Anthony and its ZIP codes
Anthony at a glance
- Anthony is about 186 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 27th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $38,132 a year, 40% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,000 (53% below New Mexico) and median rent is $561 a month.
Local data for Anthony, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anthony, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,132
Poverty rate
32.9%
Median home value
$116,000
Median rent
$561/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
7.6%
Median age
32.2
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,065), Salvadoran Americans (44), German Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Anthony.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.86B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Anthony, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anthony, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Anthony, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.5%
U.S. 11.1% +26.4 pts
Cities near Anthony
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony, TXTown | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Vinton, TXVillage | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Westway, TXCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| ChamberinoCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.1 |
| La UnionCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Canutillo, TXCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| Prado Verde, TXCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| Santa TeresaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.9 |
| ChaparralCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 59.1 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Sunland ParkCity | 12 mi | 14.7 |
| El Paso, TXCity | 15 mi | 258.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anthony, NM in?
- Anthony is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Anthony, NM?
- About 8,767 people live in Anthony, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anthony?
- Nearby places include Anthony, TX (1.9 mi), Vinton, TX (4 mi), Berino (4.1 mi), Westway, TX (4.4 mi), Chamberino (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023