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Los Alamos County

New Mexico · 19,419 residents · 109.123 sq mi
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Los Alamos County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,266. 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 $322,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 133% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
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
19,419
+6%since 2000
from 18,343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+2%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K18K19K19K20K1990201020202024Los Alamos County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,266
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,993 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,729
+75%since 2000
from $34,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(15,051)
Black0.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(2,155)
Asian3.8%(690)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.2%(6,460)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(13,446)
Black0.8%(157)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(3,435)
Asian6.3%(1,223)
Other4.8%(928)
Diversity Score58.8%(11,421)
Segregation Score12%(2,336)
Diversity Score
59
+67%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Alamos County, New Mexico?

Los Alamos County, New Mexico has about 19,419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Los Alamos County, New Mexico earns about $119,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Alamos County, New Mexico expensive?

In Los Alamos County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $322,200, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Los Alamos County, New Mexico?

About 67.6% of adults age 25 and over in Los Alamos County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Alamos County, New Mexico?

About 4.0% of people in Los Alamos County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Alamos County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Alamos County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,304 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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