White Sands, NM

Q: What is the Total Population of White Sands?

Total Population of White Sands is 1,449.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of White Sands?

Total Male Population of White Sands is 885.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of White Sands?

Total Female Population of White Sands is 564.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in White Sands?

There are 156.91 Males per 100 Females in White Sands.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in White Sands?

There are 63.73 Females per 100 Males in White Sands.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in White Sands?

Median Population Age in White Sands is 21.9 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in White Sands

Average Family Size in White Sands is 3.5 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in White Sands

Average Household Size in White Sands is 3.1 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in White Sands?

Per Capita income in White Sands is $29,225.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in White Sands?

Median Family Income in White Sands is $98,750.

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Map Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

White Sands Map

White Sands Overview

1,449

TOTAL POPULATION

885

MALE POPULATION

564

FEMALE POPULATION

156.91

MALES / 100 FEMALES

63.73

FEMALES / 100 MALES

21.9

MEDIAN AGE

3.5

AVG FAMILY SIZE

3.1

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$29,225

PER CAPITA INCOME

$98,750

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$88,750

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

9.2%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

90.8¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.31

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

894

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

84.3%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

White Sands Area Codes

505

Race in White Sands

The most populous races in White Sands are White / Caucasian (950 | 65.6%), Two or more Races (237 | 16.4%), and Black / African American (172 | 11.9%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	84	5.8%
Black / African American	172	11.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	138	9.5%
Native / Alaskan	2	0.1%
White / Caucasian	950	65.6%
Two or more Races	237	16.4%
Some other Race	4	0.3%
Total	1,449	100.0%

Ancestry in White Sands

The most populous ancestries reported in White Sands are German (303 | 20.9%), English (259 | 17.9%), Irish (138 | 9.5%), European (93 | 6.4%), and Pakistani (81 | 5.6%), together accounting for 60.3% of all White Sands residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
African	3	0.2%
American	20	1.4%
Cherokee	34	2.4%
Dutch	22	1.5%
English	259	17.9%
European	93	6.4%
French	21	1.5%
German	303	20.9%
Hopi	2	0.1%
Indian (Asian)	40	2.8%
Indonesian	4	0.3%
Irish	138	9.5%
Italian	32	2.2%
Japanese	9	0.6%
Kenyan	1	0.1%
Korean	6	0.4%
Mexican	60	4.1%
Norwegian	77	5.3%
Pakistani	81	5.6%
Polish	7	0.5%
Puerto Rican	1	0.1%
Scandinavian	8	0.5%
Scottish	15	1.0%
Spaniard	30	2.1%
Spanish	15	1.0%
Sri Lankan	6	0.4%
Subsaharan African	4	0.3%
Swiss	66	4.5%
Thai	22	1.5%
Welsh	6	0.4%
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Immigrants in White Sands

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	3	0.2%
Asia	57	3.9%
Central America	4	0.3%
Eastern Asia	40	2.8%
Europe	21	1.5%
Germany	15	1.0%
India	10	0.7%
Korea	40	2.8%
Latin America	4	0.3%
Mexico	4	0.3%
Northern Europe	6	0.4%
Philippines	3	0.2%
South Central Asia	10	0.7%
South Eastern Asia	7	0.5%
Western Africa	3	0.2%
Western Europe	15	1.0%
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Sex and Age in White Sands

The most populous age groups in White Sands are 20 to 24 Years (361 | 40.8%) for men and Under 5 Years (136 | 24.1%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	90 (10.2%)	136 (24.1%)
5 to 9 Years	50 (5.7%)	51 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Years	43 (4.9%)	15 (2.7%)
15 to 19 Years	77 (8.7%)	12 (2.1%)
20 to 24 Years	361 (40.8%)	118 (20.9%)
25 to 29 Years	62 (7.0%)	8 (1.4%)
30 to 34 Years	20 (2.3%)	84 (14.9%)
35 to 39 Years	45 (5.1%)	35 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years	15 (1.7%)	51 (9.0%)
45 to 49 Years	40 (4.5%)	6 (1.1%)
50 to 54 Years	20 (2.3%)	7 (1.2%)
55 to 59 Years	28 (3.2%)	19 (3.4%)
60 to 64 Years	14 (1.6%)	22 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years	20 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	885 (100.0%)	564 (100.0%)

Families and Households in White Sands

Median Family Size in White Sands

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	249 (94.7%)	3.56
Single Male/Father	14 (5.3%)	2.07
Single Female/Mother	0 (0.0%)	-
Total Families	263 (100.0%)	3.48

Median Household Size in White Sands

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	249 (73.0%)	3.80
Single Male/Father	14 (4.1%)	2.07
Single Female/Mother	0 (0.0%)	-
Non-family	78 (22.9%)	-
Total Households	341 (100.0%)	3.09

Household Size by Marriage Status in White Sands

Out of a total of 341 households in White Sands, 263 (77.1%) are family households, while 78 (22.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 98, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 78.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	78 (22.9%)
2-Person Households	98 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households	28 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	90 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	263 (77.1%)	78 (22.9%)

Female Fertility in White Sands

Fertility by Age in White Sands

Average fertility rate in White Sands is 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 143.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	30 (100.0%)	143.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	30 (100.0%)	96.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in White Sands

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in White Sands

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in White Sands

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	28 (93.3%)	212.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	2 (6.7%)	44.0
Total	30 (100.0%)	96.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in White Sands

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in White Sands

Income Overview in White Sands

Per Capita Income in White Sands is $29,225, while median incomes of families and households are $98,750 and $88,750 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,449	$29,225
Median Family Income	263	$98,750
Mean Family Income	263	$108,221
Median Household Income	341	$88,750
Mean Household Income	341	$98,465
Income Deficit	263	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,449	9.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,449	90.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,449	0.31

Earnings by Sex in White Sands

Average Earnings in White Sands are $29,986, $30,136 for men and $27,361 for women, a difference of 9.2%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	641 (71.3%)	$30,136
Female	258 (28.7%)	$27,361
Total	899 (100.0%)	$29,986

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in White Sands

The most common earnings brackets in White Sands are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (172 | 26.8%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (61 | 23.6%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999	18 (2.8%)	31 (12.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	15 (2.3%)	29 (11.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999	86 (13.4%)	21 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999	172 (26.8%)	37 (14.3%)
$30,000 to $34,999	60 (9.4%)	61 (23.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999	21 (3.3%)	5 (1.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	64 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	10 (1.6%)	12 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	4 (0.6%)	7 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	28 (4.4%)	18 (7.0%)
$100,000+	104 (16.2%)	23 (8.9%)
Total	641 (100.0%)	258 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in White Sands

Average earnings in White Sands are $80,833 for men and $34,250 for women, a difference of 57.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $101,458, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $48,839. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,625, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $24,000.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	$48,839	$24,000
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	$101,458	$80,625
Total	$80,833	$34,250

Family Income in White Sands

Family Income Brackets in White Sands

According to the White Sands family income data, there are 91 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.6% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	4	1.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6	2.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	13	4.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	91	34.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	19	7.2%
$100,000 to $149,999	55	20.9%
$150,000 to $199,999	50	19.0%
$200,000+	25	9.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in White Sands

2-person families (98 | 37.3%) account for the highest median family income in White Sands with $119,833 per family, while 2-person families (98 | 37.3%) have the highest median income of $59,916 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	98 (37.3%)	$119,833
3-Person Families	28 (10.6%)	$0
4-Person Families	90 (34.2%)	$0
5-Person Families	19 (7.2%)	$0
6-Person Families	26 (9.9%)	$0
7+ Person Families	2 (0.8%)	$0
Total	263 (100.0%)	$98,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in White Sands

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	4 (1.5%)	$0
1 Earner	76 (28.9%)	$100,556
2 Earners	180 (68.4%)	$0
3+ Earners	3 (1.1%)	$0
Total	263 (100.0%)	$98,750

Household Income in White Sands

Household Income Brackets in White Sands

With 91 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in White Sands, accounting for 26.7% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	14	4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	4	1.2%
$25,000 to $34,999	6	1.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	29	8.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	91	26.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	51	15.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	71	20.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	50	14.7%
$200,000+	25	7.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in White Sands

The median household income in White Sands is $88,750, with the highest median household income of $119,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 109 households (32.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 20 households (5.9%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	62 (18.2%)	$62,905
25 to 44 Years	150 (44.0%)	$90,625
45 to 64 Years	109 (32.0%)	$119,250
65+ Years	20 (5.9%)	$0
Total	341 (100.0%)	$88,750

Poverty in White Sands

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in White Sands

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	14 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in White Sands

According to the poverty statistics in White Sands, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	29 (100.0%)	136 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	29 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	69 (100.0%)	37 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	11 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	100 (87.7%)	67 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	61 (100.0%)	91 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	60 (100.0%)	86 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	60 (100.0%)	13 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	42 (100.0%)	41 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	468 (97.1%)	511 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in White Sands

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	117 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	85 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	47 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	249 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in White Sands

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in White Sands

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in White Sands

Employment by Class of Employer in White Sands

Among the 894 employed individuals in White Sands, federal government employees (817 | 91.4%), private company employees (66 | 7.4%), and state government employees (7 | 0.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	66	7.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	2	0.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations	2	0.2%
Local Government Employees	0	0.0%
State Government Employees	7	0.8%
Federal Government Employees	817	91.4%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	894	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in White Sands

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	75 (87.2%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	427 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	61 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	73 (70.2%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	115 (78.8%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	70 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	37 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	16 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	894 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in White Sands

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	168 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	165 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	372 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in White Sands

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in White Sands are Computers, Engineering & Science (89 | 26.8%), Architecture & Engineering (54 | 16.3%), Management (40 | 12.0%), Computers & Mathematics (35 | 10.5%), and Community & Social Service (33 | 9.9%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in White Sands, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Management (95.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (60.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	38 (95.0%)	2 (5.0%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	54 (60.7%)	35 (39.3%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	35 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	6 (18.2%)	27 (81.8%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	6 (25.0%)	18 (75.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	7 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	98 (58.0%)	71 (42.0%)
Total (Overall)	160 (48.2%)	172 (51.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in White Sands are Security & Protection (44 | 13.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (44 | 13.3%), Personal Care & Service (34 | 10.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 5.1%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in White Sands, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Security & Protection (36.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (36.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Security & Protection (63.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (63.6%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	16 (36.4%)	28 (63.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention	16 (36.4%)	28 (63.6%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	34 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	33 (34.7%)	62 (65.3%)
Total (Overall)	160 (48.2%)	172 (51.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in White Sands are Office & Administration (36 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (12 | 3.6%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Office & Administration	14 (38.9%)	22 (61.1%)
Total (Category)	14 (29.2%)	34 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)	160 (48.2%)	172 (51.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in White Sands are Construction & Extraction (9 | 2.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 1.8%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	160 (48.2%)	172 (51.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in White Sands are , and Transportation (5 | 1.5%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	5 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	160 (48.2%)	172 (51.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in White Sands

Employment Industries in White Sands

The major employment industries in White Sands include Public Administration (191 | 57.5%), Educational Services (47 | 14.2%), Administrative & Support (28 | 8.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (22 | 6.6%), and Professional & Scientific (14 | 4.2%).

Employment Industries by Sex in White Sands

The White Sands industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (71.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (68.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	4 (100.0%)
Retail Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	15 (68.2%)	7 (31.8%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	10 (71.4%)	4 (28.6%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	0 (0.0%)	28 (100.0%)
Educational Services	23 (48.9%)	24 (51.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)
Public Administration	101 (52.9%)	90 (47.1%)
Total	160 (48.2%)	172 (51.8%)

Education in White Sands

School Enrollment in White Sands

The most common levels of schooling among the 315 students in White Sands are elementary school (85 | 27.0%), nursery / preschool (79 | 25.1%), and high school (38 | 12.1%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	79	25.1%
Kindergarten	32	10.2%
Elementary School	85	27.0%
Middle School	15	4.8%
High School	38	12.1%
College / Undergraduate	36	11.4%
Graduate / Professional	30	9.5%
Total	315	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in White Sands

Out of a total of 315 students who are enrolled in schools in White Sands, 100 (31.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 215 (68.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 11 (78.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 76 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	76 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	62 (61.4%)	39 (38.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	21 (36.2%)	37 (63.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	3 (21.4%)	11 (78.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	7 (35.0%)	13 (65.0%)
35 Years and over	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	215 (68.3%)	100 (31.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in White Sands

Engineering (45 | 20.1%), business (45 | 20.1%), social sciences (26 | 11.6%), science & technology (26 | 11.6%), and education (21 | 9.4%) are the most common fields of study among 224 individuals in White Sands who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	4	1.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	20	8.9%
Physical & Health Sciences	16	7.1%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	26	11.6%
Engineering	45	20.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	26	11.6%
Business	45	20.1%
Education	21	9.4%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	1	0.4%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	20	8.9%
Total	224	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in White Sands

Vehicle Availability by Sex in White Sands

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in White Sands are males with 2 vehicles (187, accounting for 62.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (97, making up 92.1%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle	41 (13.7%)	70 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles	187 (62.5%)	97 (47.8%)
3 Vehicles	20 (6.7%)	4 (2.0%)
4 Vehicles	34 (11.4%)	29 (14.3%)
5 or more Vehicles	14 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	299 (100.0%)	203 (100.0%)

Commute Time in White Sands

The most frequently occuring commute durations in White Sands are 5 to 9 minutes (479 commuters, 55.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (143 commuters, 16.6%), and less than 5 minutes (134 commuters, 15.5%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	134	15.5%
5 to 9 Minutes	479	55.5%
10 to 14 Minutes	143	16.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	3	0.4%
20 to 24 Minutes	6	0.7%
25 to 29 Minutes	4	0.5%
30 to 34 Minutes	25	2.9%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	2	0.2%
45 to 59 Minutes	61	7.1%
60 to 89 Minutes	6	0.7%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in White Sands

The most common commute times in White Sands are 5 to 9 minutes (349 commuters, 54.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (130 commuters, 57.3%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	102 (16.0%)	32 (14.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes	349 (54.9%)	130 (57.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes	87 (13.7%)	56 (24.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes	23 (3.6%)	2 (0.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	58 (9.1%)	3 (1.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in White Sands

The most frequent times of departure to work in White Sands are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (142, 22.3%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (107, 47.1%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	41 (6.5%)	21 (9.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	31 (4.9%)	3 (1.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	17 (2.7%)	8 (3.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	112 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	142 (22.3%)	107 (47.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	60 (9.4%)	23 (10.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	11 (1.7%)	4 (1.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	31 (4.9%)	20 (8.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	46 (7.2%)	30 (13.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	2 (0.3%)	4 (1.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	112 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	31 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	636 (100.0%)	227 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in White Sands

Occupancy by Ownership in White Sands

Of the total 341 dwellings in White Sands, owner-occupied units account for 14 (4.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 327 (95.9%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	14	4.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	327	95.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units	341	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in White Sands

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	78	22.9%
2-Person Household	98	28.7%
3-Person Household	28	8.2%
4+ Person Household	137	40.2%
Total Housing Units	341	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in White Sands

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	14 (17.9%)	64 (82.1%)
2-Person Household	0 (0.0%)	98 (100.0%)
3-Person Household	0 (0.0%)	28 (100.0%)
4+ Person Household	0 (0.0%)	137 (100.0%)
Total Housing Units	14 (4.1%)	327 (95.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in White Sands

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	14 (22.6%)	48 (77.4%)
College/Associate Degree	0 (0.0%)	137 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	0 (0.0%)	142 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in White Sands

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	136	39.9%
35 to 44 Years	76	22.3%
45 to 54 Years	60	17.6%
55 to 64 Years	49	14.4%
65 to 74 Years	20	5.9%
75 to 84 Years	0	0.0%
85 Years and Over	0	0.0%
Total	341	100.0%

Housing Finances in White Sands

Median Income by Occupancy in White Sands

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	14 (4.1%)	$0
Renter-Occupied	327 (95.9%)	$90,688
Average	341 (100.0%)	$88,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in White Sands

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	91 (27.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	51 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	0 (0.0%)	71 (21.7%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	75 (22.9%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	327 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in White Sands

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	247 (75.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999	0 (0.0%)	53 (16.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	327 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in White Sands

Housing Structures in White Sands

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	290	85.0%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	37	10.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	14	4.1%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	341	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in White Sands

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	0 (0.0%)	290 (100.0%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	37 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (4.1%)	327 (95.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in White Sands

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	14 (100.0%)	62 (19.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	213 (65.1%)
8 or more Rooms	0 (0.0%)	52 (15.9%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	327 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in White Sands

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	108 (33.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	14 (100.0%)	219 (67.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	327 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in White Sands

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	80 (24.5%)
2 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	190 (58.1%)
3 or more Vehicles	14 (100.0%)	52 (15.9%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	327 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in White Sands

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in White Sands

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	14	0
Median Property Value	-	-
Median Household Income	-	-
Monthly Housing Costs	-	-
Real Estate Taxes	-	-

Property Value by Mortgage Status in White Sands

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in White Sands

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in White Sands

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in White Sands

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health & Disability in White Sands

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in White Sands

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	194 (76.1%)	61 (23.9%)
6 to 18 Years	144 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	119 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	81 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	93 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	73 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	77 (92.8%)	6 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	801 (92.3%)	67 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in White Sands

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	194 (76.1%)	61 (23.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	144 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	119 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in White Sands

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	286 (82.4%)	61 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999	120 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	356 (98.3%)	6 (1.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in White Sands

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	0 (0.0%)	194 (76.1%)
6 to 18 Years	56 (38.9%)	144 (100.0%)
19 to 25 Years	9 (7.6%)	119 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	81 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	32 (34.4%)	93 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	11 (15.1%)	73 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years	25 (30.1%)	77 (92.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	133 (15.3%)	801 (92.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in White Sands

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	13 (16.9%)
18 to 34 Years	9 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	14 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in White Sands

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in White Sands: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	13 (16.9%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	14 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in White Sands: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in White Sands: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	9 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in White Sands: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in White Sands: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in White Sands

Computing Device Access in White Sands

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	318	93.3%
Smartphone	325	95.3%
Tablet	290	85.0%
No Computing Device	16	4.7%
Total	341	100.0%

Internet Access in White Sands

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	305	89.4%
Cellular Data Only	5	1.5%
Satellite Internet	31	9.1%
No Internet	14	4.1%
Total	341	100.0%

White Sands Summary

History

White Sands, New Mexico is a small town located in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert. It is known for its white sand dunes, which are the largest in the world. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years by Native American tribes, including the Mescalero Apache, Jumano, and Comanche. The first Europeans to visit the area were Spanish explorers in the late 1500s. The area was later settled by ranchers and farmers in the late 1800s.

The town of White Sands was founded in 1899 by rancher Charles B. Eddy. He named the town after the white sand dunes that surrounded it. The town quickly grew and by 1910, it had a population of over 500 people. The town was incorporated in 1912 and continued to grow throughout the 20th century.

Geography

White Sands is located in the Tularosa Basin of the Chihuahuan Desert in Otero County, New Mexico. The town is situated at an elevation of 4,235 feet and is surrounded by the White Sands National Monument. The monument is home to the world’s largest gypsum dune field, which covers 275 square miles. The dunes are composed of white gypsum sand and are constantly shifting due to the wind.

The town is located near the San Andres Mountains, which are part of the Sacramento Mountains. The mountains are home to a variety of wildlife, including mule deer, coyotes, and mountain lions. The area is also home to a variety of plants, including creosote bush, yucca, and cacti.

Economy

White Sands has a small but diverse economy. The town is home to a variety of businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and hotels. The town is also home to a number of government agencies, including the White Sands Missile Range and the White Sands National Monument.

The town is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including the White Sands National Monument, the White Sands Missile Range Museum, and the White Sands National Wildlife Refuge. Tourism is a major source of income for the town, as visitors come to see the unique white sand dunes.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, White Sands had a population of 1,651 people. The population is predominantly white (90.2%) and Hispanic (7.3%). The median household income is $37,917 and the median age is 37. The town has a high rate of poverty, with 24.3% of the population living below the poverty line.

White Sands is a small but vibrant town with a rich history and a unique landscape. The town is home to a variety of businesses, government agencies, and tourist attractions. The town is also home to a diverse population, with a majority of the population being white and Hispanic. The town has a high rate of poverty, but it is still a great place to live and visit.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of White Sands?

Total Population of White Sands is 1,449.

What is the Total Male Population of White Sands?

Total Male Population of White Sands is 885.

What is the Total Female Population of White Sands?

Total Female Population of White Sands is 564.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in White Sands?

There are 156.91 Males per 100 Females in White Sands.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in White Sands?

There are 63.73 Females per 100 Males in White Sands.

What is the Median Population Age in White Sands?

Median Population Age in White Sands is 21.9 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in White Sands

Average Family Size in White Sands is 3.5 People.

What is the Average Household Size in White Sands

Average Household Size in White Sands is 3.1 People.

What is Per Capita Income in White Sands?

Per Capita income in White Sands is $29,225.

What is the Median Family Income in White Sands?

Median Family Income in White Sands is $98,750.

What is the Median Household income in White Sands?

Median Household Income in White Sands is $88,750.

What is Income or Wage Gap in White Sands?

Income or Wage Gap in White Sands is 9.2%.

Women in White Sands earn 90.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in White Sands?

Inequality or Gini Index in White Sands is 0.31.

How Large is the Labor Force in White Sands?

There are 894 People in the Labor Forcein in White Sands.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in White Sands?

84.3% of People are in the Labor Force in White Sands.