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Anthony, New Mexico Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Anthony, New Mexico, is 9,300, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has seen moderate growth due to its strategic location near the Texas border and El Paso.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1952
  • County Affiliated: Doña Ana County
  • Land Area: 6.1 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,524 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 575
  • Zip Codes: 88021

Geography and Location

Anthony, New Mexico, is a small town located in the southern part of the state, within Doña Ana County, near the border with Texas. It is situated about 20 miles north of El Paso, Texas, and is part of the larger El Paso-Las Cruces metropolitan area. The town experiences a desert climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters, with little annual precipitation. Anthony is located in the Mesilla Valley, a fertile agricultural region irrigated by the Rio Grande, where crops such as pecans, chile peppers, and cotton are grown. The town’s proximity to the Rio Grande and the Franklin Mountains provides scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking and bird watching. The town is served by Interstate 10, which connects it to both El Paso and Las Cruces, making it a convenient location for commuters and travelers. Anthony’s strategic location along the border has contributed to its growth, while its agricultural heritage and rural character remain central to its identity.

Demographics

Median resident age: 24.1 years
Median household income: $22,547
Median house value: $54,900

Population by Race

Races in Anthony:

  • Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Other race (37.8%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (2.9%)
  • Two or more races (2.8%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (1.3%).

Elevation: 3801 feet

Land area: 3.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anthony

  • High school or higher: 39.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 12.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anthony CDP

  • Never married: 30.6%
  • Now married: 53.2%
  • Separated: 4.3%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

38.7% Foreign born (38.5% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Anthony:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anthony:

  • BIGGS AAF (about 21 miles; FORT BLISS/EL PASO/, TX; Abbreviation: BIF)
  • EL PASO INTL (about 22 miles; EL PASO, TX; Abbreviation: ELP)
  • LAS CRUCES INTERNATIONAL (about 29 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; Abbreviation: LRU)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anthony:

  • DONA ANA COUNTY AT SANTA TERESA (about 12 miles; SANTA TERESA, NM; Abbreviation: 5T6)
  • WEST TEXAS (about 33 miles; EL PASO, TX; Abbreviation: T27)
  • FABENS (about 48 miles; FABENS, TX; Abbreviation: E35)

Amtrak station near Anthony:

  • 19 miles: EL PASO (700 SAN FRANCISCO AVE.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anthony:

  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (about 18 miles; EL PASO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 12,071)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 22 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; Full-time enrollment: 12,562)
  • NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY-DONA ANA (about 22 miles; LAS CRUCES, NM; Full-time enrollment: 2,380)
  • EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; EL PASO, TX; Full-time enrollment: 11,127)
  • COCHISE COLLEGE (about 209 miles; DOUGLAS, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 2,585)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-MAIN CAMPUS (about 209 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Full-time enrollment: 18,780)
  • ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE (about 212 miles; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Full-time enrollment: 9,188)

Schools

Public high schools in Anthony:

  • GADSDEN HIGH (Students: 2,320; Location: 6301 HIGHWAY 28; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • DESERT PRIDE ACADEMY (Students: 250; Location: 5235 HIGHWAY 28; Grades: 08 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Anthony:

  • GADSDEN MIDDLE (Students: 1,083; Location: 1301 WEST WASHINGTON; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • BERINO ELEMENTARY (Students: 865; Location: 92 SHRODE ROAD; Grades: PK – 06)
  • ANTHONY ELEM (Students: 746; Location: 600 N. FOURTH; Grades: PK – 03)
  • LA UNION ELEM (Students: 672; Location: 875 MERCANTILE; Grades: PK – 06)
  • LOMA LINDA ELEM (Students: 533; Location: 1451 DONALDSON AVE.; Grades: 04 – 06)
  • HOMEBOUND/HOSPITAL (Students: 14; Location: 1325 W. WASHINGTON; Grades: PK – 12)

Private primary/middle schools in Anthony:

  • ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (Students: 83; Location: 7048 MCNUTT RD; Grades: PK – 6)
  • MONTESSORI IN THE ORCHARD (Students: 41; Location: RT 1 BOX 537; Grades: UG – UG)

Libraries

Library in Anthony:

  • VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $52,000; Location: 735 CHURCH STREET; 9,000 books; 30 audio materials; 45 video materials; 12 serial subscriptions)

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