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Luna County

New Mexico · 25,427 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 $32,251. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,700. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
25,427
+2%since 2000
from 25,016 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K20K22K25K28K1990201020202024Luna County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,251
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,784 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,433
+64%since 2000
from $11,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(7,671)
Black0.9%(228)
Hispanic / Latino65.6%(16,670)
Asian0.6%(160)
Other1.3%(330)
Diversity Score57.9%(14,731)
Segregation Score16.5%(4,189)
Diversity Score
58
−6%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Luna County, New Mexico?

Luna County, New Mexico has about 25,427 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Luna County, New Mexico earns about $32,251 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Luna County, New Mexico?

About 13.1% 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 24.1% 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 7,317 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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