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Laguna

New Mexico · 459 residents · 9.553 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
459
+9%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.6
+44%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3076551K1K2K1990201020202024Laguna
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,988
+264%since 2000
from $10,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+52%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(9)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.9%(296)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.8%(449)
Diversity Score5.4%(25)
Diversity Score
5
−92%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+29.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
50.0%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2011
from 35.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 40.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 52.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna, New Mexico?

Laguna, New Mexico has about 459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Laguna, New Mexico?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Laguna, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laguna, New Mexico?

About 28.7% of people in Laguna, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laguna, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Laguna, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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