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Las Vegas

New Mexico · 13,166 residents · 8.622 sq mi
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Las Vegas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,877. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,700. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,166
−10%since 2000
from 14,565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,527 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+19%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K1990201020202024Las Vegas
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,877
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,512
+70%since 2000
from $12,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+19%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(1,962)
Black0.7%(108)
Hispanic / Latino82.9%(12,080)
Asian0.5%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(4,733)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(1,999)
Black1.4%(181)
Hispanic / Latino79.7%(10,498)
Asian0.7%(87)
Other3.3%(441)
Diversity Score43%(5,658)
Diversity Score
43
+32%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−18%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Vegas, New Mexico?

Las Vegas, New Mexico has about 13,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Las Vegas, New Mexico?

The typical household in Las Vegas, New Mexico earns about $30,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Vegas, New Mexico expensive?

In Las Vegas, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $121,700, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Las Vegas, New Mexico?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Las Vegas, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Vegas, New Mexico?

About 32.1% of people in Las Vegas, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Las Vegas, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Las Vegas, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,587 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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