Eunice, New Mexico
Eunice: City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
About
Eunice is a city located in the county of Lea in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,922 and a population density of 377 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,049 inhabitants.
The city was created 116 years ago in 1907.
Quick Facts about Eunice
| Population : | 3,049 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Lea County |
| Postal code : | 88231 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 7.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,448 feet / 1051 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1908 (116 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 10:58:36 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 394 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Eunice is located at 32°26'14"N 103°9'33"W (32.4373400, -103.1590800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Eunice
Demographics
The population of Eunice increased by 4.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,922 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,933 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,991 | 1.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,088 | 3.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,152 | 2.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,150 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,047 | -3.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,970 | -2.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,985 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,038 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,049 | 0.36% | estimation process |
People born in Eunice (1)
American politician Bob Wooley was born in Eunice
Schools in Eunice
College & universities near Eunice, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187903 | New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs (NM) | 88240 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Eunice , Louisiana city in Louisiana, United States with a population of 9,655 people.
Other cities in Lea County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lea County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 39,339 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Lovington | 11,474 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Jal | 2,118 | Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Tatum | 829 | Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Eunice distances to largest New Mexico cities
