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Doña Ana, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
868
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,359
ZIP codes
0
Doña Ana and its ZIP codes
Doña Ana at a glance
- Doña Ana is about 78 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,700 a year, 44% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 (61% below New Mexico).
Local data for Doña Ana, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Doña Ana, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,700
Poverty rate
49.5%
Median home value
$96,400
Homeownership
97.9%
Bachelor's or higher
1.6%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
10.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (522), Guatemalan Americans (211), Irish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Doña Ana.
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
$1.9B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
How people get to work
Doña Ana, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 10.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Doña Ana, 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
96° / 30°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Doña Ana, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
23.1%
U.S. 11.1% +12.0 pts
Cities near Doña Ana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San YsidroCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.6 |
| FairacresCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Picacho HillsCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Las CrucesCity | 6.5 mi | 76.9 |
| Radium SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 6 |
| MesillaTown | 8.6 mi | 5.7 |
| University ParkCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| TortugasCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Butterfield ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| San PabloCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| OrganCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| White SandsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.2 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Doñan Ana, NM in?
- Doñan Ana is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Doñan Ana, NM?
- About 868 people live in Doñan Ana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Doñan Ana?
- Nearby places include San Ysidro (2.4 mi), Fairacres (6.1 mi), Picacho Hills (6.4 mi), Las Cruces (6.5 mi), Radium Springs (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023