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La Union, NM
Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Population
1,071
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
259
ZIP codes
0
La Union and its ZIP codes
La Union at a glance
- La Union is about 15 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,411, 12% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,800.
Local data for La Union, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Union, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,411
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$251,800
Homeownership
87.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
32.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (984).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for La Union.
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
La Union, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.7%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Union, 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 La Union, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.3%
U.S. 11.1% +8.2 pts
Cities near La Union
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Vinton, TXVillage | 3.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Canutillo, TXCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Anthony, TXTown | 4.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Prado Verde, TXCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Westway, TXCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa TeresaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 8.9 |
| AnthonyCity | 5.7 mi | 2.7 |
| ChamberinoCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Sunland ParkCity | 8.4 mi | 14.7 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.9 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3 |
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| El Paso, TXCity | 13 mi | 258.8 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ChaparralCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 59.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Union, NM in?
- La Union is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of La Union, NM?
- About 1,071 people live in La Union, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Union?
- Nearby places include Vinton, TX (3.9 mi), Canutillo, TX (4.1 mi), Anthony, TX (4.6 mi), Prado Verde, TX (5.1 mi), Westway, TX (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023