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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Los Alamos

New Mexico · 11,909 residents · 11.108 sq mi
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Los Alamos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,536. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $204,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 110% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,909
+4%since 1990
from 11,420 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,072 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,028 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+7%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Los Alamos
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,536
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,330 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,240
+51%since 1990
from $22,740 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$204,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$650
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $454 in 1990
US average: $602
71.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
28.5% rent
2.9
+10%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(10,703)
Black0.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(1,353)
Asian3.1%(355)
Diversity Score35.7%(4,071)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(9,619)
Black0.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(1,454)
Asian4.5%(530)
Diversity Score37.6%(4,477)
38
+5%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

62.1%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
37.3%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Alamos, New Mexico?

Los Alamos, New Mexico has about 11,909 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Los Alamos, New Mexico?

The typical household in Los Alamos, New Mexico earns about $71,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Alamos, New Mexico expensive?

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $204,300, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Los Alamos, New Mexico?

About 62.1% of adults age 25 and over in Los Alamos, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Alamos, New Mexico?

About 3.6% of people in Los Alamos, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Alamos, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Alamos, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 489 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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