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Los Luceros

New Mexico · 891 residents · 1.639 sq mi
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Los Luceros has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,031. Population has grown 48% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
891
+48%since 2019
from 604 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
544 / sq mi
+48%since 2019
from 369 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+56%since 2019
from 27.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3105357619861K201020202024Los Luceros
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,031
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,226 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$15,677
+7%since 2019
from $14,663 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $97,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 89.4% in 2019
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(62)
Black5.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino83.8%(506)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score35.6%(215)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.9%(765)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.7%(238)
Diversity Score
27
−25%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
97.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
Female
43.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Luceros, New Mexico?

Los Luceros, New Mexico has about 891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Luceros, New Mexico earns about $44,031 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 $96,900.

How educated are people in Los Luceros, New Mexico?

About 8.2% 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 16.6% 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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