Las Cruces Metro
Las Cruces has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,657. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,200. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in Las Cruces, NM?
Las Cruces, NM has about 209,233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Las Cruces, NM?
The typical household in Las Cruces, NM earns about $36,657 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 $137,200, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.
How educated are people in Las Cruces, NM?
About 25.4% 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 24.5% 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 73,723 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024