Las Cruces Metro
Las Cruces has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,808. Population has grown 29% since 1990. Median home value is $74,000. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in Las Cruces, NM?
Las Cruces, NM has about 174,682 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Las Cruces, NM?
The typical household in Las Cruces, NM earns about $29,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Las Cruces, NM expensive?
In Las Cruces, NM, the median home is worth about $74,000, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.
How educated are people in Las Cruces, NM?
About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Las Cruces, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Las Cruces, NM?
About 25.4% of people in Las Cruces, NM live below the federal poverty line.
Has Las Cruces, NM grown since 1990?
Yes, Las Cruces, NM has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39,172 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024