University Park, NM Demographics

A map of University Park's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,340	899	48.2%	29.9%
White	1,129	1,703	40.6%	56.6%
Asian	94	119	3.4%	4.0%
Black	87	104	3.1%	3.5%
Native American/Other	72	68	2.6%	2.3%
Multiracial	60	114	2.2%	3.8%

University Park, New Mexico has an estimated population of 2,782, a decrease from the 3,007 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.2% Hispanic, 40.6% White, 3.4% Asian, 3.1% Black, 2.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of University Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University Park has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In University Park, that probability was 58.5% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University Park is ranked the 66th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). University Park was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University Park's White Population

1,129 residents of University Park, or 40.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University Park is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. University Park ranks 149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's White population has declined by an estimated 33.7%. White residents' share of University Park's population has decreased from 56.6% to 40.6%.

University Park is more White than neighboring Tortugas (0.5% White), Las Cruces (32.6% White), and Fairacres (36.5% White). University Park is less White than neighboring San Pablo (53.9% White), and Mesilla (48.7% White).

University Park's Black Population

87 residents of University Park, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University Park is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. University Park ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Black residents' share of University Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

University Park is more Black than neighboring Tortugas (0% Black), San Pablo (0% Black), Mesilla (0% Black), Las Cruces (1.9% Black), and Fairacres (1.9% Black).

University Park's Asian Population

94 residents of University Park, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University Park is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. University Park ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Asian residents' share of University Park's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.4%.

University Park is more Asian than neighboring Tortugas (0% Asian), San Pablo (0% Asian), Mesilla (0% Asian), Las Cruces (1.7% Asian), and Fairacres (0% Asian).

University Park's Hispanic Population

1,340 residents of University Park, or 48.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University Park is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. University Park ranks 301st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.1%. Hispanic residents' share of University Park's population has increased from 29.9% to 48.2%.

University Park is more Hispanic than neighboring San Pablo (43.8% Hispanic), and Mesilla (45.2% Hispanic). University Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Tortugas (99.5% Hispanic), Las Cruces (60.3% Hispanic), and Fairacres (59.3% Hispanic).

University Park's Native American/Other Population

72 residents of University Park, or 2.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in University Park is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. University Park ranks 246th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of University Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

University Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tortugas (0% Native American/Other), San Pablo (0% Native American/Other), Mesilla (0% Native American/Other), Las Cruces (1% Native American/Other), and Fairacres (2.3% Native American/Other).

University Park's Multiracial Population

60 residents of University Park, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University Park is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. University Park ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Multiracial residents' share of University Park's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.2%.

University Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Tortugas (0% Multiracial), and Fairacres (0% Multiracial). University Park is less Multiracial than neighboring San Pablo (2.3% Multiracial), Mesilla (6.1% Multiracial), and Las Cruces (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.