University Park, New Mexico

University Park is a town located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,732.

Geography

University Park is located at 32°16'37" North, 106°45'5" West (32.276861, -106.751408)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,732 people, 417 households, and 351 families residing in the town. The population density is 671.9/km² (1,741.2/mi²). There are 615 housing units at an average density of 151.2/km² (392.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 66.69% White, 4.98% African American, 5.60% Native American, 5.67% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 12.48% from other races, and 4.39% from two or more races. 37.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 417 households out of which 64.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% are married couples living together, 24.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% are non-families. 12.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 0.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.82 and the average family size is 3.08.

In the town the population is spread out with 16.5% under the age of 18, 63.2% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 2.3% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 20 years. For every 100 females there are 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $13,045, and the median income for a family is $13,365. Males have a median income of $16,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $4,152. 53.1% of the population and 56.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 56.5% are under the age of 18 and 100.0% are 65 or older.