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Los Luceros

New Mexico · 1,136 residents · 1.639 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,136
+50%since 2023
from 757 in 2023
2010 – 2024
693 / sq mi
+50%since 2023
from 462 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
44.3
−14%since 2023
from 51.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
3105357619861K201020202024Los Luceros
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,877
−13%since 2023
from $29,847 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.404
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.404 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

83.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
16.8% rent
24.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(35)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino95.1%(720)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(66)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino94%(1,068)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(160)
14
+21%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
US average: 26.5
66.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
22.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
5.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
8.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
43.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
24.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
17.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
41.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
58.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Los Luceros, New Mexico?

Los Luceros, New Mexico has about 1,136 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Los Luceros, New Mexico?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Los Luceros, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 3.3% of people in Los Luceros, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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