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La Luz

New Mexico · 1,578 residents · 10.684 sq mi
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La Luz has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,169. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,700. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,578
−2%since 2000
from 1,615 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 151 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.9
+28%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024La Luz
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,169
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,663
+42%since 2000
from $15,258 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information48.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,047)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(512)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.5%(913)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(951)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino32%(505)
Asian1.1%(17)
Other5.9%(93)
Diversity Score66.7%(1,053)
Diversity Score
67
+18%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−24%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
52.7%
+39.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
39.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.0%
−48.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Luz, New Mexico?

La Luz, New Mexico has about 1,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Luz, New Mexico?

The typical household in La Luz, New Mexico earns about $31,169 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Luz, New Mexico expensive?

In La Luz, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in La Luz, New Mexico?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Luz, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Luz, New Mexico?

About 14.6% of people in La Luz, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Luz, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, La Luz, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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