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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Luna County

New Mexico · 18,110 residents · 2,965.177 sq mi
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Luna County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,684. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 6,906 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,700. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,110
−28%vs 2000
vs 25,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.4
−1%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
17K20K22K25K28K1990201020202024Luna County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,684
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,784 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,116
−28%vs 2000
vs $11,218 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$252
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $337 in 2000
US average: $450
71.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
3.0
+18%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(9,921)
Black0.7%(183)
Hispanic / Latino57.7%(14,435)
Asian0.3%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(15,437)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(16,231)
Black1.4%(253)
Hispanic / Latino46.9%(8,488)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other8.8%(1,595)
Diversity Score65.3%(11,819)
65
+6%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Luna County, New Mexico?

Luna County, New Mexico has about 18,110 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Luna County, New Mexico earns about $15,684 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Luna County, New Mexico expensive?

In Luna County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Luna County, New Mexico?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Luna County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Luna County, New Mexico?

About 31.5% of people in Luna County, 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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