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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Luna County

New Mexico · 25,016 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 $20,784. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,016
+38%since 1990
from 18,110 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+1%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K20K22K25K28K1990201020202024Luna County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,784
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,684 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,218
+38%since 1990
from $8,116 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 31.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$337
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.5
−15%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(16,231)
Black1.4%(253)
Hispanic / Latino46.9%(8,488)
Asian0.2%(31)
Diversity Score65.3%(11,819)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(9,921)
Black0.7%(183)
Hispanic / Latino57.7%(14,435)
Asian0.3%(78)
Diversity Score61.7%(15,437)
62
−5%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.8%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luna County, New Mexico?

Luna County, New Mexico has about 25,016 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Luna County, New Mexico earns about $20,784 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Luna County, New Mexico?

About 10.4% 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 32.9% of people in Luna County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Luna County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Luna County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,906 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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