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Luna

New Mexico · 158 residents · 5.559 sq mi
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Luna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has grown 31% since 2011. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $131,500. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
+31%vs 2011
vs 121 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
+31%vs 2011
vs 22 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
56.3
−20%vs 2011
vs 70.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,556 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,853
−41%vs 2011
vs $36,909 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−26.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
+75%vs 2011
vs 0.201 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food29.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,500
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $269,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
15.4%
−84.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
40.2%
−24.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+19.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.4
+1%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.6%(60)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.1%(51)
Diversity Score
32
−35%vs 2011
vs 50 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.9%
+29.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−28.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
+13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Female
38.8%
−13.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luna, New Mexico?

Luna, New Mexico has about 158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Luna, New Mexico?

The typical household in Luna, New Mexico earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luna, New Mexico expensive?

In Luna, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $131,500.

How educated are people in Luna, New Mexico?

About 54.2% of adults age 25 and over in Luna, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luna, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Luna, 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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