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Dona Ana County

Population in July 2007: 1,566.
Males: 776  (49.6%)
Females: 790  (50.4%)

Median resident age:  30.9 years
New Mexico median age:  34.6 years

Zip codes: 88032.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,352 (it was $27,292 in 2000)
Dona Ana:  $32,352
New Mexico:  $41,452

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $12,717
Dona Ana:  $12,717
New Mexico:  $21,822

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $89,614 (it was $50,200 in 2000)
Dona Ana:  $89,614
New Mexico:  $155,400

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Races in Dona Ana:

  • Hispanic (87.1%)
  • Other race (47.1%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (11.5%)
  • Two or more races (4.5%)
  • American Indian (2.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Dona Ana: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (7.5%), Irish (3.0%), Italian (2.6%), English (2.4%), Scotch-Irish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 3960 feet

Land area: 0.73 square miles.

Population density: 2141 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Dona Ana

  • High school or higher: 60.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dona Ana CDP

  • Never married: 34.0%
  • Now married: 49.2%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

236 residents are foreign born (17.1% Latin America).

This place:  17.1%
New Mexico:  8.2%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Dona Ana, New Mexico in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Dona Ana to the number of sex offenders is 522 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Dona Ana:  0.7% ($354)
New Mexico:  0.7% ($699)

Dona Ana satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Las Cruces, NM (5.7 miles , pop. 74,267).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: El Paso, TX (47.5 miles , pop. 563,662).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (315.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Dona Ana-Hill, NM (2.2 miles ), Las Cruces, NM (2.4 miles ), Mesilla, NM (2.9 miles ), Radium Springs, NM (2.9 miles ), University Park, NM (3.0 miles ), Fairacres, NM (3.5 miles ), Mesquite, NM (4.2 miles ), White Sands, NM (4.3 miles ).

Latitude: 32.39 N, Longitude: 106.82 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 505

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Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (15%)
  • Repair and maintenance (12%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (21%)
  • Accommodation and food services (16%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Social assistance (10%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Data processing and other information services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (17%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Dona Ana-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below New Mexico state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/14/2004 at 21:27:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 69.5 miles away from Dona Ana center
On 6/20/1991 at 16:05:00, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 ML) earthquake occurred 87.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2007 at 09:30:41, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1993 at 15:10:00, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 87.2 miles away from Dona Ana center
On 12/22/1993 at 19:25:11, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 92.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Dona Ana:
  • MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 3 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM)
  • MESILLA VALLEY HOSP (about 3 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM)
  • ALLIANCE HOSPITAL OF SANTA TERESA (about 36 miles; SANTA TERESA, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in Dona Ana, NM

Amtrak station near Dona Ana:
  • 6 miles: LAS CRUCES (490 VALLEY DR.) - Bus Station. Services: intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dona Ana:
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 10 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; Full-time enrollment: 12,562)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-DONA ANA (about 10 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; FT enrollment: 2,380)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (about 47 miles; EL PASO, TX; FT enrollment: 12,071)
  • EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; EL PASO, TX; FT enrollment: 11,127)
  • EASTERN ARIZONA COLLEGE (about 174 miles; THATCHER, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,085)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-MAIN CAMPUS (about 184 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 18,780)
  • ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (about 187 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; FT enrollment: 9,188)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Dona Ana and their reported violations in the past:

DONA ANA MDWCA (Population served: 8929, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-03-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-03-2006)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-12-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-12-2006), St Public Notif received (MAR-01-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-13-2000)

Average household size:
This place:  3.1 people
New Mexico:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  81.4%
Whole state:  68.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  6.9%
Whole state:  6.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  22.8%
Whole state:  18.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  5.8%
Whole state:  7.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dona Ana, NM



Dona Ana compared to New Mexico state average:

Dona Ana, New Mexico environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Dona Ana County New Mexico:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Dona Ana

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents77.8%7.6%2.8%2.4%2.0%
Congregations18.8%14.6%4.9%14.6%5.6%
NameEpiscopal ChurchChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents1.0%0.9%0.7%0.6%4.1%
Congregations2.8%7.6%2.1%1.4%27.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


7.76% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,746 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.76%
New Mexico average:  7.94%

0.26% of residents moved from foreign countries ($569 average AGI)
Dona Ana County:  0.26%
New Mexico average:  0.21%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from El Paso County, TX  1.46% ($26,477 average AGI)
from Bernalillo County, NM  0.33% ($32,663)
from Otero County, NM  0.28% ($25,955)


6.77% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,970 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.77%
New Mexico average:  7.42%

0.10% of residents moved to foreign countries ($563 average AGI)
Dona Ana County:  0.10%
New Mexico average:  0.14%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to El Paso County, TX  1.22% ($27,333 average AGI)
to Bernalillo County, NM  0.60% ($28,260)
to Maricopa County, AZ  0.33% ($29,044)


Strongest AM radio stations in Dona Ana:
  • KSNM (570 AM; 5 kW; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KOBE (1450 AM; 1 kW; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: EDWARDS MEDIA LTD. CO.)
  • KELP (1590 AM; 50 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: MCCLATCHEY BROADCASTING)
  • KTSM (690 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXPL (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: K-FINA RESULTS, INC.)
  • KROD (600 AM; 5 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF EL PASO, INC.)
  • KAMA (750 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KBNA (920 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KSVE (1150 AM; 10 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KHEY (1380 AM; 5 kW; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dona Ana:
  • K211EN (90.1 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K220GF (91.9 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • KHQT (103.1 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: RICHARDSON COMMERCIAL CORPORATION)
  • KROL (99.5 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: RIO GRANDE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CO)
  • K216CK (91.1 FM; TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; Owner: CONNECTION COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC., INC.)
  • KKVS (98.7 FM; TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCE, NM; Owner: RICHARDSON COMMERCIAL CORPORATION)
  • KVLC (101.1 FM; HATCH, NM; Owner: RADIO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • KGRT-FM (103.9 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KOFX (92.3 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTSM-FM (99.9 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRWG (90.7 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • K219BX (91.7 FM; EL PASO, ETC., TX; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KRUC (88.9 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: WORLD RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
  • KSII (93.1 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF EL PASO, INC.)
  • KINT-FM (93.9 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KHEY-FM (96.3 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLAQ (95.5 FM; EL PASO, TX; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF EL PASO, INC.)
  • KMBN (89.7 FM; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • K205DE (88.9 FM; ALAMOGORDO, NM; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL EVANGELISM)
  • K256AI (99.1 FM; ALAMOGORDO, NM; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dona Ana:
  • K46DH (Channel 46; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: COUNCIL TREE COMMUNICATIONS VI, L.P.)
  • K54GR (Channel 54; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIV.)
  • KRWG-TV (Channel 22; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KLCP-LP (Channel 30; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN B/CING., INC.)
  • K42DJ (Channel 42; LAS CRUCES, NM; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)


Dona Ana fatal accident list:
Apr 18, 2006 04:04 AM, Sr-118, Lat: 32.390450, Lon: -106.836106, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: Inconsistent data
Feb 12, 2006 02:32 AM, Desertwind Way Road, Lat: 32.413769, Lon: -106.783639, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 20, 1980 09:15 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • San Augustine Pass, Call Sign: WNUD793, Licensee ID: L00022113
    Assigned Frequencies : 861.487 MHz, 862.487 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/14/1996, Expiration Date: 01/14/2001, Cancelation Date: 01/12/2001
    Registrant: Raytheon Company, White Sands Miss Rng, NM 88002, Phone: (505) 678-9181

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • ST JUDE, St Jude - Franklin Mountain, Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Call Sign: WQGP740
    Assigned Frequencies : 6615.62 MHz, 6590.62 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/19/2007, Expiration Date: 03/19/2017, Certifier: Luz Ramos
    Registrant: El Paso Electric Co., El Paso, TX 79960, Phone: (915) 543-2091, Fax: (915) 521-4669, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7
  • Call Sign: KC5BUM, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/20/1993, Expiration Date: 07/20/2003, Cancelation Date: 07/21/2005
    Registrant: Willard A Jones Jr, Drawer P, Dona Ana, NM 88032
  • Call Sign: KC5BUN, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/20/1993, Expiration Date: 07/20/2003, Cancelation Date: 07/21/2005
    Registrant: Hester D Jones, Drawer P, Dona Ana, NM 88032
  • Call Sign: KC5KWL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00925546
    Grant Date: 10/07/2004, Expiration Date: 11/18/2014
    Registrant: Joy D Schuhmann, Dona Ana, NM 88032
  • Call Sign: KC5QHZ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 08/17/1995, Expiration Date: 08/17/2005, Cancelation Date: 08/18/2007
    Registrant: Bryan W Barnett, Dona Ana, NM 88032
  • Call Sign: KI5FJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00146336
    Grant Date: 07/17/2002, Expiration Date: 10/13/2012
    Registrant: Joseph J Ostrowski, Dona Ana, NM 88032-0691
  • Call Sign: KD5MAY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00293721
    Grant Date: 10/24/2000, Expiration Date: 10/24/2010, Certifier: Louie T Vigil
    Registrant: Louie T Vigil, Dona Ana, NM 88032
  • Call Sign: KD5OHD, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00351576
    Grant Date: 04/30/2001, Expiration Date: 04/30/2011, Certifier: Richard D Moffatt
    Registrant: Richard D Moffatt, Dona Ana, NM 88032



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$34,1501$40,730
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$32,2700$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0

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