La Union, NM

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La Union Overview

869
TOTAL POPULATION
322
MALE POPULATION
547
FEMALE POPULATION
58.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
169.88
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,069
PER CAPITA INCOME
$103,194
AVG FAMILY INCOME
2.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
475
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in La Union

The most populous races in La Union are Hispanic or Latino (820 | 94.4%), White / Caucasian (494 | 56.9%), and Some other Race (219 | 25.2%).
Race in La Union
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino82094.4%
Native / Alaskan495.6%
White / Caucasian49456.9%
Two or more Races10712.3%
Some other Race21925.2%
Total869100.0%

Ancestry in La Union

The most populous ancestries reported in La Union are Mexican (750 | 86.3%), Spaniard (70 | 8.1%), Pueblo (41 | 4.7%), Apache (26 | 3.0%), and English (19 | 2.2%), together accounting for 104.3% of all La Union residents.
Ancestry in La Union
Ancestry# Population% Population
Apache263.0%
English192.2%
Mexican75086.3%
Pueblo414.7%
Spaniard708.1%
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Immigrants in La Union

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Union came from Central America (100 | 11.5%), Latin America (100 | 11.5%), and Mexico (100 | 11.5%), together accounting for 34.5% of all La Union residents.
Immigrants in La Union
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America10011.5%
Latin America10011.5%
Mexico10011.5%
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Sex and Age in La Union

Sex and Age in La Union

The most populous age groups in La Union are 50 to 54 Years (92 | 28.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (128 | 23.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in La Union
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years19 (5.9%)25 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years10 (3.1%)50 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Years73 (22.7%)24 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)128 (23.4%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years16 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Years13 (4.0%)11 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Years12 (3.7%)11 (2.0%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)81 (14.8%)
50 to 54 Years92 (28.6%)41 (7.5%)
55 to 59 Years18 (5.6%)29 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years12 (3.7%)68 (12.4%)
65 to 69 Years26 (8.1%)35 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (1.8%)
75 to 79 Years11 (3.4%)12 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years10 (3.1%)13 (2.4%)
85 Years and over10 (3.1%)9 (1.7%)
Total322 (100.0%)547 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Union

Median Family Size in La Union

Median Family Size in La Union
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple169 (72.5%)3.83
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother64 (27.5%)2.67
Total Families233 (100.0%)3.52

Median Household Size in La Union

Median Household Size in La Union
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple169 (59.7%)3.83
Single Male/Father0 (0.0%)-
Single Female/Mother64 (22.6%)2.67
Non-family50 (17.7%)-
Total Households283 (100.0%)3.07

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Union

Out of a total of 283 households in La Union, 233 (82.3%) are family households, while 50 (17.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 98, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 50.
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Union
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-50 (17.7%)
2-Person Households90 (31.8%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households21 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households98 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households24 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (82.3%)50 (17.7%)

Female Fertility in La Union

Fertility by Age in La Union

Female Fertility by Age in La Union
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Union

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Union
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Union

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Union
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Union

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Union
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in La Union

Income Overview in La Union

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income869$28,069
Median Family Income233$103,194
Mean Family Income233$92,555
Median Household Income283$0
Mean Household Income283$79,778
Income Deficit233$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8692.11%
Wage / Income Gap ($)86997.89¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8690.37

Earnings by Sex in La Union

Average Earnings in La Union are $33,180, $32,617 for men and $33,320 for women, a difference of 2.1%.
Earnings by Sex in La Union
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male169 (33.7%)$32,617
Female332 (66.3%)$33,320
Total501 (100.0%)$33,180

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Union

The most common earnings brackets in La Union are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (40 | 23.7%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (128 | 38.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Union
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99915 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)15 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)10 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99928 (16.6%)33 (9.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)58 (17.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99940 (23.7%)8 (2.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99932 (18.9%)128 (38.6%)
$35,000 to $39,99932 (18.9%)18 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99913 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)62 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+9 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total169 (100.0%)332 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Union

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Union
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$37,734$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,711$0

Family Income in La Union

Family Income Brackets in La Union

According to the La Union family income data, there are 108 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 46.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in La Union
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99983.4%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996226.6%
$50,000 to $74,9994418.9%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99910846.4%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+114.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Union

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Union
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families90 (38.6%)$0
3-Person Families21 (9.0%)$0
4-Person Families98 (42.1%)$0
5-Person Families24 (10.3%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total233 (100.0%)$103,194

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Union

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Union
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners10 (4.3%)$0
1 Earner84 (36.0%)$0
2 Earners88 (37.8%)$53,810
3+ Earners51 (21.9%)$0
Total233 (100.0%)$103,194

Household Income in La Union

Household Income Brackets in La Union

With 108 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in La Union, accounting for 38.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in La Union
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9995720.1%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9996221.9%
$50,000 to $74,9994415.5%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99910838.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+113.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Union

The median household income in La Union is $0, with the highest median household income of $110,464 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 105 households (37.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in La Union
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years13 (4.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years165 (58.3%)$0
65+ Years105 (37.1%)$110,464
Total283 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in La Union

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Union

With 2.8% poverty level for males and 5.5% for females among the residents of La Union, 55 to 64 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (30.0%) and 22 females (61.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Union
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)22 (61.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)8 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years9 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (2.8%)30 (5.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Union

According to the poverty statistics in La Union, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Union
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (100.0%)14 (38.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
15 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years28 (100.0%)143 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years92 (100.0%)114 (93.4%)
55 to 64 Years21 (70.0%)97 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)45 (100.0%)
75 Years and over31 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
Total313 (97.2%)517 (94.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Union

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Union show that 4.7% or 8 of the total 169 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Union
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children72 (90.0%)8 (10.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total161 (95.3%)8 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Union

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Union
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Union

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Union
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in La Union

Employment by Class of Employer in La Union

Among the 447 employed individuals in La Union, local government employees (214 | 47.9%), private company employees (122 | 27.3%), and state government employees (86 | 19.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in La Union
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees12227.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)163.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations92.0%
Local Government Employees21447.9%
State Government Employees8619.2%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total447100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Union

According to the labor force statistics for La Union, out of the total population over 16 years of age (720), 66.0% or 475 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 28 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 128 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in La Union
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years28 (53.8%)28 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years7 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (27.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years192 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years27 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total475 (66.0%)28 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Union

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Union
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma84 (80.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree111 (83.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher103 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total319 (79.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Union

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Union are Health Diagnosing & Treating (128 | 28.6%), Health Technologists (128 | 28.6%), Community & Social Service (120 | 26.9%), Education Instruction & Library (104 | 23.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (9 | 2.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in La Union

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Union, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (13.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in La Union
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 16 (13.3%)104 (86.7%)
Education, Arts & Media9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)104 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
Total (Category)16 (6.5%)232 (93.5%)
Total (Overall)141 (31.5%)306 (68.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Union are Cleaning & Maintenance (28 | 6.3%), and Healthcare Support (8 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in La Union

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in La Union
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)28 (77.8%)8 (22.2%)
Total (Overall)141 (31.5%)306 (68.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Union are Office & Administration (33 | 7.4%), and Sales & Related (10 | 2.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in La Union

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in La Union
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Office & Administration8 (24.2%)25 (75.8%)
Total (Category)8 (18.6%)35 (81.4%)
Total (Overall)141 (31.5%)306 (68.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Union are , and Construction & Extraction (24 | 5.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in La Union

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in La Union
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)141 (31.5%)306 (68.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Union are Production (53 | 11.9%), Transportation (31 | 6.9%), and Material Moving (12 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in La Union

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in La Union
OccupationMaleFemale
Production53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Material Moving12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)65 (67.7%)31 (32.3%)
Total (Overall)141 (31.5%)306 (68.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Union

Employment Industries in La Union

The major employment industries in La Union include Educational Services (180 | 40.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (145 | 32.4%), Manufacturing (53 | 11.9%), Transportation & Warehousing (39 | 8.7%), and Construction (13 | 2.9%).
Employment Industries in La Union

Employment Industries by Sex in La Union

The La Union industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (93.8%), Transportation & Warehousing (79.5%), and Educational Services (71.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Union
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing8 (20.5%)31 (79.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services51 (28.3%)129 (71.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance9 (6.2%)136 (93.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (31.5%)306 (68.5%)

Education in La Union

School Enrollment in La Union

The most common levels of schooling among the 185 students in La Union are high school (66 | 35.7%), middle school (48 | 26.0%), and college / undergraduate (26 | 14.1%).
School Enrollment in La Union
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1910.3%
Elementary School2513.5%
Middle School4826.0%
High School6635.7%
College / Undergraduate2614.1%
Graduate / Professional10.5%
Total185100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Union

Out of a total of 185 students who are enrolled in schools in La Union, 11 (5.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 174 (94.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (91.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 44 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Union
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over1 (8.3%)11 (91.7%)
Total174 (94.1%)11 (5.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Union

Education (130 | 68.1%), engineering (35 | 18.3%), science & technology (17 | 8.9%), psychology (8 | 4.2%), and business (1 | 0.5%) are the most common fields of study among 191 individuals in La Union who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Union
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology84.2%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering3518.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology178.9%
Business10.5%
Education13068.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total191100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Union

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Union

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Union are males with 2 vehicles (89, accounting for 63.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (78, making up 29.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Union
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)39 (12.8%)
2 Vehicles89 (63.1%)78 (25.5%)
3 Vehicles41 (29.1%)179 (58.5%)
4 Vehicles11 (7.8%)10 (3.3%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (100.0%)306 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Union

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Union are 20 to 24 minutes (149 commuters, 36.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (132 commuters, 32.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (87 commuters, 21.1%).
Commute Time in La Union
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes8721.1%
10 to 14 Minutes13232.0%
15 to 19 Minutes307.3%
20 to 24 Minutes14936.1%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes81.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes71.7%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in La Union

The most common commute times in La Union are 10 to 14 minutes (72 commuters, 54.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (128 commuters, 45.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in La Union
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (9.8%)74 (26.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes72 (54.1%)60 (21.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes20 (15.0%)10 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes21 (15.8%)128 (45.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes7 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Union

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Union are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (32, 24.1%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (128, 45.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Union
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM21 (15.8%)23 (8.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM12 (9.0%)8 (2.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM20 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)86 (30.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM28 (21.0%)25 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM20 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM32 (24.1%)128 (45.7%)
Total133 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Union

Occupancy by Ownership in La Union

Of the total 283 dwellings in La Union, owner-occupied units account for 283 (100.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 0 (0.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in La Union
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units283100.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units00.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units283100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Union

Occupancy by Household Size in La Union
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5017.7%
2-Person Household9031.8%
3-Person Household217.4%
4+ Person Household12243.1%
Total Housing Units283100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Union

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Union
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Union

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Union
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Union

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Union
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years134.6%
45 to 54 Years12142.8%
55 to 64 Years4415.5%
65 to 74 Years6121.5%
75 to 84 Years3412.0%
85 Years and Over103.5%
Total283100.0%

Housing Finances in La Union

Median Income by Occupancy in La Union

Median Income by Occupancy in La Union
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied283 (100.0%)$0
Renter-Occupied0 (0.0%)$0
Average283 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Union

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Union
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99926 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99931 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99944 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999108 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more11 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Union

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Union
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30056 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49984 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79935 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99937 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99960 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49910 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Union

Housing Structures in La Union

Housing Structures in La Union
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20572.4%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other7827.6%
Total283100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Union

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Union
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Union

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Union
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms62 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms46 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms116 (41.0%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms59 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Union

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Union
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas172 (60.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity88 (31.1%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene13 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Union

Household Vehicle Usage in La Union
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle40 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles159 (56.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles84 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Union

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Union

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units183100
Median Property Value$66,700$321,600
Median Household Income$46,840$0
Monthly Housing Costs$367$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Union

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Union
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00019 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999130 (71.0%)8 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99934 (18.6%)31 (31.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)61 (61.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Union

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Union
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99957 (31.1%)1 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99944 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (12.6%)18 (18.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)21 (21.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (26.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more11 (6.0%)60 (60.0%)
Total183 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Union

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Union
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x78 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x48 (26.2%)9 (9.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x57 (31.1%)59 (59.0%)
4.0x or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total183 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Union

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Union
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80086 (47.0%)1 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49987 (47.5%)17 (17.0%)
Total183 (100.0%)100 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Union

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Union

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Union
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years123 (77.8%)35 (22.2%)
19 to 25 Years143 (83.6%)28 (16.4%)
26 to 34 Years9 (56.2%)7 (43.8%)
35 to 44 Years24 (51.1%)23 (48.9%)
45 to 54 Years118 (55.1%)96 (44.9%)
55 to 64 Years117 (92.1%)10 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total670 (77.1%)199 (22.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Union

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Union
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen123 (77.8%)35 (22.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen143 (83.6%)28 (16.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Union

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Union
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00088 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999109 (67.3%)53 (32.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (28.7%)134 (71.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over419 (97.2%)12 (2.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Union

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Union
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years83 (52.5%)40 (25.3%)
19 to 25 Years15 (8.8%)128 (74.9%)
25 to 34 Years9 (56.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years11 (23.4%)13 (27.7%)
45 to 54 Years35 (16.4%)102 (47.7%)
55 to 64 Years8 (6.3%)109 (85.8%)
65 to 74 Years71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over65 (100.0%)32 (49.2%)
Total297 (34.2%)424 (48.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Union

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Union
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (20.4%)15 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years12 (8.2%)19 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)10 (22.2%)
75 Years and over21 (67.7%)34 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Union

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Union: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (67.7%)12 (35.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Union: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Union: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (20.4%)15 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years12 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Union: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (8.2%)19 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years26 (100.0%)10 (22.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (73.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Union: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in La Union

Computing Device Access in La Union

Computing Device Access in La Union
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop21977.4%
Smartphone26392.9%
Tablet16257.2%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total283100.0%

Internet Access in La Union

Internet Access in La Union
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home14852.3%
Cellular Data Only4014.1%
Satellite Internet7827.6%
No Internet258.8%
Total283100.0%

La Union Summary

La Union, New Mexico is a small village located in Doña Ana County, in the southern part of the state. It is situated on the Rio Grande, just south of the city of El Paso, Texas. The village is home to a population of approximately 1,500 people, and is part of the Las Cruces Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

La Union was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from El Paso, Texas. The settlers were looking for a place to settle and farm, and chose the area due to its fertile soil and access to the Rio Grande. The village was originally called La Union de los Rios, which translates to “The Union of the Rivers”, in reference to the Rio Grande and the Rio Conchos, which both flow through the area.
The village was officially incorporated in 1881, and the first mayor was elected in 1882. The village was a popular stop for travelers on the Butterfield Overland Mail route, which ran from St. Louis, Missouri to San Francisco, California.

Geography

La Union is located in the southern part of Doña Ana County, in the Chihuahuan Desert. The village is situated on the Rio Grande, just south of the city of El Paso, Texas. The village is located at an elevation of 3,945 feet, and has an area of 1.2 square miles.
The climate in La Union is arid and semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, and the average annual precipitation is 8.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of La Union is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including alfalfa, cotton, and chile peppers. The village also has a small manufacturing sector, which produces furniture, clothing, and other goods.
The village is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, grocery stores, and other retail establishments. The village is also home to a small tourism industry, which attracts visitors from nearby El Paso, Texas.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of La Union was 1,521. The racial makeup of the village was 94.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.9% from other races.
The median household income in La Union was $25,938, and the median family income was $30,938. The per capita income was $13,938. Approximately 24.3% of the population was below the poverty line.
La Union is served by the Las Cruces Public Schools system. The village is home to one elementary school, La Union Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-5. The village is also home to a branch of the Doña Ana Community College.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of La Union?
Total Population of La Union is 869.
What is the Total Male Population of La Union?
Total Male Population of La Union is 322.
What is the Total Female Population of La Union?
Total Female Population of La Union is 547.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Union?
There are 58.87 Males per 100 Females in La Union.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Union?
There are 169.88 Females per 100 Males in La Union.
What is the Median Population Age in La Union?
Median Population Age in La Union is 49.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Union
Average Family Size in La Union is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Union
Average Household Size in La Union is 3.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in La Union?
Per Capita income in La Union is $28,069.
What is the Median Family Income in La Union?
Median Family Income in La Union is $103,194.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Union?
Income or Wage Gap in La Union is 2.1%.
Women in La Union earn 97.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Union?
Inequality or Gini Index in La Union is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Union?
There are 475 People in the Labor Forcein in La Union.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Union?
66.0% of People are in the Labor Force in La Union.
What is the Unemployment Rate in La Union?
Unemployment Rate in La Union is 5.9%.