Sunshine Facts
| Area | 17.5 mi² |
| Population | 411 |
| Male Population | 204 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 207 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -2.8% |
| Median Age | 48.3 years (Male: 47, Female: 49.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,078 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 32.13842, -107.75281 |
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Sunshine Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 330 | 416 | 423 | 425 | 411 | 445 | 489 |
| Population Density | 18.8 / mi² | 23.7 / mi² | 24.1 / mi² | 24.3 / mi² | 23.5 / mi² | 25.4 / mi² | 27.9 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSunshine Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 2.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine | +24.5% | -1.2% | -2.8% |
| New Mexico | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sunshine Median Age
Median Age: 48.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine | 48.3 yrs | 49.2 yrs | 47 yrs |
| New Mexico | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.4 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sunshine Population Density
Population Density: 23.5 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine | 411 | 17.52 sq mi | 23.5 / mi² |
| New Mexico | 2.2 million | 121,590.5 sq mi | 17.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sunshine Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Sunshine Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,992 | $18,956 | $24,853 | $21,588 | $27,901 | $31,735 | $36,325 | $34,078 |
| Total GDP | $10.9M | $11.3M | $15.1M | $13.2M | $17.1M | $18.5M | $20.4M | $19.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Sunshine CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine | 6,345 tn | 15.44 tn | 362.2 tons/mi² |
| New Mexico | 37,040,392 tn | 17 tn | 304.6 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Sunshine CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,345 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 362.2 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/15 | 5:53 PM | 3 | 52.5 km | 5,000 m | 37km SW of Radium Springs, New Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/15 | 4:55 AM | 3 | 46 km | 5,000 m | 43km SW of Radium Springs, New Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/8/15 | 4:40 AM | 3.9 | 45.6 km | 4,030 m | 44km E of Deming, New Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/15 | 3:05 AM | 3.1 | 43.5 km | 5,000 m | 43km E of Deming, New Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/15 | 7:55 AM | 3.1 | 42.2 km | 5,000 m | 42km E of Deming, New Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/1/15 | 4:31 AM | 3.1 | 48.5 km | 5,000 m | 40km SW of Radium Springs, New Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 11/3/07 | 9:30 AM | 3.1 | 48.7 km | 5,000 m | New Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/77 | 6:31 PM | 3.2 | 82.2 km | 5,000 m | New Mexico | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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