The Town FilesDoña Ana County, New Mexico
224,266 people. The median home is worth $220,800 (typical New Mexico town: $187,400) and the median household earns $56,848.
Towns in Doña Ana County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 111,385 | $231,700 | $55,422 | 33.0 |
| Sunland Park | 16,702 | $215,200 | $62,814 | 30.9 |
| Anthony | 8,693 | $116,000 | $38,132 | 32.2 |
| Santa Teresa | 5,044 | $215,100 | $63,161 | 33.2 |
| University Park | 3,007 | — | $30,156 | 20.1 |
| Vado | 2,930 | $104,400 | $37,411 | 28.1 |
People and housing
| Doña Ana County | Typical New Mexico town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,800 | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $934 | $916 |
| Median household income | $56,848 | $55,614 |
| Median age | 34.3 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.3% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
79,409 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,974 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 618 storm events in Doña Ana County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Doña Ana County has been included in 10 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4886: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4529: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3460: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4152: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| August 30, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1659: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3229: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).