Union County Summary

Life in Union County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Union County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Union County:

  • The population in Union County is 4,039.

  • The median home value in Union County is $122,063.

  • The median income in Union County is $45,319.

  • The median rent in Union County is $650.

  • The unemployment rate in Union County is 6.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Union County is 19.5%.

  • The average high in Union County is 74.3° and there are 31.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Union County

List Of Cities & Towns in Union County

Clayton, NM Population 2,680

Des Moines, NM Population 92

Capulin, NM Population 79

Folsom, NM Population 56

Grenville, NM Population 40

Map Of Union County

Union County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Union County is 74.3°.

  • There are 84.19 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 31.4 inches of rain each year with 7.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:25 hours of sun each day in Union County.

StatUnion County
Mean High74.3
Nice Days84.19
Rainfall31.4
Snowfall7.6
Sunny Hours7:25
74.3°
Average High
31.4
Inches of Rain

Union County Photos

Main Street Clayton New Mexico
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Claytonc New Mexico
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Antelope Aka Pronghorns
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Eklund Hotelc Claytonc Nm Img
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Union County Demographics

Population over time in Union County

The current population in Union County is 4,039. The population has decreased -0.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 4,122 0.4%
2022 4,106 -0.7%
2021 4,133 -

Gender in Union County

  • Union County is 46.0% female with 1,857 female residents.

  • Union County is 54.0% male with 2,181 male residents.

Female
46.0% (1,857)
Male
54.0% (2,181)
Gender Union County NM USA
Female 46.0% 50.3% 50.5%
Male 54.0% 49.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Union County

Union County is:

  • 54.0% White with 2,180 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 33 African American residents.

  • 2.0% American Indian with 81 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 33 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 109 Two Or More residents.

  • 39.7% Hispanic with 1,603 Hispanic residents.

White
54.0% (2,180)
African American
0.8% (33)
American Indian
2.0% (81)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.8% (33)
Two Or More
2.7% (109)
Hispanic
39.7% (1,603)

Table: Union County By Race

Race Union County NM USA
White 54.0% 36.5% 58.2%
African American 0.8% 1.8% 12.0%
American Indian 2.0% 8.6% 0.5%
Asian 0.0% 1.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.7% 2.8% 3.9%
Hispanic 39.7% 48.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Union County, New Mexico

  • 7.8% of households in Union County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.8% of households in Union County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Union County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Union County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Union County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Union County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Union County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Union County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Union County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Union County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (316)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.8% (273)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.2% (410)
$25,000 to $34,999
15.0% (606)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (529)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.3% (617)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (542)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.4% (341)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.1% (247)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (153)
Income Union County NM USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 6.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.8% 5.2% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.2% 9.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.0% 8.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 11.7% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 17.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.4% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.4% 15.1% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 7.2% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 7.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Union County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Union County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Union County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 42.0% of adults in Union County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Union County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Union County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Union County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Union County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Union County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Union County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (121)
9-12th Grade
8% (323)
High School / GED
42% (1,696)
Some College
23% (928)
Associate's Degree
6% (242)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (444)
Master's Degree
4% (161)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
3% (121)
Education Union County NM USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 42% 26% 26%
Some College 23% 23% 19%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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