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Los Alamos

New Mexico · 13,179 residents · 11.108 sq mi
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Los Alamos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $317,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 123% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% 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
13,179
+11%since 2000
from 11,909 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,186 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−1%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K13K14K1990201020202024Los Alamos
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,034
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,299
+82%since 2000
from $34,240 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $204,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,046
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(9,619)
Black0.4%(48)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(1,454)
Asian4.5%(530)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(4,477)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(8,934)
Black0.9%(121)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(2,287)
Asian7.9%(1,039)
Other5.5%(725)
Diversity Score61.9%(8,162)
Diversity Score
62
+65%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Alamos, New Mexico?

Los Alamos, New Mexico has about 13,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Alamos, New Mexico earns about $114,034 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 $317,200, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.

How educated are people in Los Alamos, New Mexico?

About 68.2% 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 4.7% 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 1,759 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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