Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church · National Register of Historic Places
Doña Ana’s story
Doña Ana in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 868.
Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church · Photo: AllenS · Public domain
Population
868
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$96K
Census ACS
Household income
$36K
median
Median age
43.8
years
Jobs based here
117
A commuter town
Is Doña Ana a good place to live?
Doña Ana’s typical journey to work is 11 minutes, against 23 minutes in New Mexico’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Doña Ana. Doña Ana has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church and Dona Ana Village Historic District. Doña Ana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
A shrinking town
Doña Ana has shrunk 28% from 2010 to 2020
1,211 counted in 2010 and 874 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
Getting set up
Moving to Doña Ana: who provides what
Doña Ana is unincorporated, so Doña Ana County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEl Paso Electric10.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDona Ana Mdwca water system13 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesDoña Ana CountyDoña Ana County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn New Mexico you can register online until 28 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDona Ana County Bureau of ElectionsDoña Ana County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code8800788007 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Doña Ana.
Work & commute
Doña Ana stands out in New Mexico and nationally: a larger share of its residents live below the poverty line
Doña Ana: 1.9% of working residents work locally. Only 6 of the 73 New Mexico towns we compare have a lower median household income than Doña Ana. Also worth knowing: jobs in Doña Ana grew by 87 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 117. The top destinations are Las Cruces (54%), El Paso (7%) and University Park (5%).
2%work in town
| Doña Ana | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 50% | 21% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $36,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 14% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Doña Ana2%
Las Cruces54%
El Paso7%
University Park5%
Albuquerque4%
7 mi
median commute distance
117
jobs based in Doña Ana
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Doña Ana brings mild winters and hot summers
Expect July afternoons of 96° and January nights of 27°, with about 1 inches of snow a winter.
1″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–60°
Spring44–79°
Summer65–95°
Fall46–78°
Nov 13
typical first frost
Mar 12
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
High risk in Doña Ana, with inland flooding at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects here, 66% come from inland flooding and 19% from drought. Doña Ana’s FEMA hazard score stands at 66 of 100, close to New Mexico’s towns (66 of 100) and above U.S. towns (44 of 100).
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
A smaller share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Doña Ana than in most of New Mexico or the rest of the country
Nearly a quarter of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Doña Ana. Among 74 New Mexico towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Doña Ana. In Doña Ana, 32% of adults say their health is fair or poor, and 29% worry about having enough food. The town does better than the New Mexico average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 11.
| Doña Ana | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 8.1% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 19% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 23% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
2 better19 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Doña Ana | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6% | 7.4% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 19.7% | 23.2% |
| More uninsured adults | 23.1% | 15.6% |
Three Crosses Regional Hospital
4.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Doña Ana
15pages on Doña Ana
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Doña Ana
New Mexico State University-Dona AnaCommunity college · Public · Las Cruces5.4 mi$2,322 in-state tuitionNew Mexico State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Las Cruces8.7 mi$8,183 in-state tuitionBurrell College of Osteopathic MedicineUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Las Cruces9.3 mi
About 1 of every 100 Doña Ana residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
Small town
868 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Landmarks
2 places in Doña Ana on the National Register of Historic Places.
Questions about Doña Ana
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Doña Ana, NM a good place to live?
Doña Ana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.