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Los Alamos Micro

Los Alamos, NM · 1 counties · 17,950 residents · 109.123 sq mi
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Los Alamos is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $297,100. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

17,950
−2%since 2000
from 18,343 in 2000
1990 – 2025
164 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
44.3
+9%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
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202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,643
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,993 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$49,474
+43%since 2000
from $34,646 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

$297,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $213,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$974
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $666 in 2000
US average: $853
52.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
9.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
12.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
26.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+6%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(15,051)
Black0.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(2,155)
Asian3.8%(690)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.2%(6,460)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(13,689)
Black0.5%(97)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,646)
Asian5.9%(1,060)
Other2.8%(498)
Diversity Score49.4%(8,865)
49
+40%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

64.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
36.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
77.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
10.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
66.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
8.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
12.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Alamos, NM?

Los Alamos, NM has about 17,950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Alamos, NM?

The typical household in Los Alamos, NM earns about $103,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Los Alamos, NM expensive?

In Los Alamos, NM, the median home is worth about $297,100, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.

How educated are people in Los Alamos, NM?

About 64.0% of adults age 25 and over in Los Alamos, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Alamos, NM?

About 2.4% of people in Los Alamos, NM live below the federal poverty line.

Has Los Alamos, NM grown since 1990?

Yes, Los Alamos, NM has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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