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Los Luceros

New Mexico · 906 residents · 1.639 sq mi
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Los Luceros has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,303. Population has grown 26% since 2011. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $155,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
906
+26%vs 2011
vs 718 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
553 / sq mi
+26%vs 2011
vs 438 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−14%vs 2011
vs 40.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3105357619861K201020202024Los Luceros
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,303
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,910 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$20,550
−18%vs 2011
vs $24,986 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
−22%vs 2011
vs 0.428 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services30.5%
US avg: 7%
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $200,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−32.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.5% in 2011
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−21%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(38)
Black3.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino85.4%(613)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(40)
Diversity Score33%(237)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.1%(816)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(78)
Diversity Score33.4%(302)
Diversity Score
33
+1%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
−6%vs 2011
vs 32.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.3%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
Female
49.2%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Luceros, New Mexico?

Los Luceros, New Mexico has about 906 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Luceros, New Mexico earns about $47,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Luceros, New Mexico expensive?

In Los Luceros, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $155,500.

How educated are people in Los Luceros, New Mexico?

About 5.7% 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 4.3% of people in Los Luceros, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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