Union County, NM — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$45,319
Per Capita Income
$37,697
Poverty Rate
19.5%
SNAP Recipients
19.1%
Gini Index
0.637
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K24.8%
$25K–$50K28.1%
$50K–$75K15.3%
$75K–$100K13.4%
$100K–$150K8.4%
$150K–$200K6.1%
$200K+3.8%
The median household income in Union County, NM is $45,319 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $37,697. 19.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.637 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).