Dona Ana County (Doña Ana County), New Mexico
Dona Ana County: county in New Mexico, United States
About
Doña Ana County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 209,233 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 221,262 inhabitants. Its county seat is Las Cruces. The county was created 174 years ago in 1851.
County Snapshot
Doña Ana County at a glance
Doña Ana County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
New Mexico counties
33
Open related pagesLargest city
Las CrucesPopulation 105,096
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Doña Ana County
| Population | 221,262 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| Twitter username | dacinformation |
| Area | 9888 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.3527,-106.8328 |
| Altitude | 3,944 feet / 1202 meters |
| Capital | Las Cruces |
| Establishment | January 01, 1852 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 17:07:14 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Doña Ana County is located at 32°21'10"N 106°49'58"W (32.3526800, -106.8328000). It has 4 neighbors: Luna County, Otero County, Sierra County and El Paso County.
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The largest city of Doña Ana County is Las Cruces with a population of 105,096. Other cities include, Sunland Park population 18,449, Anthony population 9,276, Vado population 3,194 and Mesilla population 1,844. See all Doña Ana County cities & populated places.
Doña Ana County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Doña Ana County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Sunland Park | 18,449 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
| Anthony | 9,276 | City in New Mexico |
| Vado | 3,194 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Mesilla | 1,844 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Radium Springs | 1,699 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Hatch | 1,678 | Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico |
| White Sands | 1,651 | Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States |
| Doña Ana | 1,211 | Census designated place |
| San Ysidro | 204 | Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
Weather
Mostly clear. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. Northwest wind 6 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
7-Day Forecast- Las Cruces
Demographics
The population of Doña Ana County increased by 5.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 209,233 | - | census |
| 2011 | 212,772 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 213,952 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 213,460 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 214,295 | 0.39% | demographic balance |
| 2020 | 221,262 | 3.15% | estimation process |
People born in Doña Ana County (3)
People born in Doña Ana County, including poet, novelist and writer from the United States Benjamin Alire Sáenz, politician Roberto Mondragón, Alan Nelson, .
More notable people
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Roswell | 47,596 | A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. |