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Laguna

New Mexico · 1,282 residents · 9.553 sq mi
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Laguna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,167. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 859 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,282
+203%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
134 / sq mi
+203%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3076551K1K2K1990201020202024Laguna
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,167
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,557
+69%since 2000
from $10,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
17.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(61)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other92.5%(1,186)
Diversity Score12.9%(165)
Diversity Score
13
−82%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−35%since 2000
from 35.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.3%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 35.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
58.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−51.6 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laguna, New Mexico?

Laguna, New Mexico has about 1,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laguna, New Mexico?

The typical household in Laguna, New Mexico earns about $41,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Laguna, New Mexico?

About 5.5% 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 34.1% 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 833 residents, a change of about 186 percent over that period.

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

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