Sunland Park City, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 13309 people in the city, organized into 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 1260.6 people per square mile (486.72/kmē), it would be the 31st most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. There were 3617 housing units at an average density of 342.5 per square mile (132.24/kmē). The average household size was 3.95 people, and the average family size was 4.24 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 37.5% under the age of 18, 11.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males. The median age was 25.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Sunland Park City was 24 and 26.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 69.8% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.81% American Indian, 0.07% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 2.76% from two or more races and 26.02% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $20164, making its New Mexico's 29th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $21255, it is New Mexico's 23rd poorest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $6576, making it the 17th poorest city by per capita income among the New Mexico. The median income is $12727, Males had a median income of $14222 versus $11202 for females.
In 2000, 4673 pupils and students, of which 49.9% are male and 50.1% are female, 35.11% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.63% nursery or pri school, 5.8% kindergarten, 50.25% elementary school, 27.05% high school and 14.27% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 13309 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 13309 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 13416 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 13547 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13673 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13826 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 14027 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 14009 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13945 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 14183 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 14453 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 56 | 67 | 123 |
| Kindergarten | 115 | 156 | 271 |
| Elementary school | 1282 | 1066 | 2348 |
| High school | 627 | 637 | 1264 |
| College or graduate school | 252 | 415 | 667 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunland Park city, New Mexico | $20164 | $21255 | $6576 |
| Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $29808 | $33576 | $13999 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |