Los Alamos is a CDP located in Los Alamos County New Mexico. Los Alamos has a 2024 population of 13,700. Los Alamos is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 5.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,978 in 2020.
The average household income in Los Alamos is $161,532 with a poverty rate of 4.49%. The median age in Los Alamos is 41.3 years: 38.7 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Los Alamos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,340 | 76.82% |
| Two or more races | 1,386 | 10.3% |
| Asian | 981 | 7.29% |
| Other race | 467 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 145 | 1.08% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 1.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,996 | 2.23 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 2,988 | 2.91 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 2,356 | 1.18 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Female | 442 | 2.67 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Male | 210 | 3.38 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 1.51% |
| Associates Degree | 455 | 4.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,596 | 26.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,329 | 43.73% |
| High School Graduate | 949 | 9.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 1,282 | 12.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,954 | 6,858 | 4,932 |
| Hispanic | 1,635 | 1,522 | 925 |
| Asian | 873 | 842 | 782 |
| 2+ Races | 859 | 837 | 450 |
| Other Race | 382 | 355 | 270 |
| Black | 114 | 111 | 89 |
| Native American | 113 | 90 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,339 | $113,731 | $62,240 |
| Graduate Degree | $129,815 | $142,500 | $102,794 |
| High School Graduate | $49,896 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $116,193 |
| Overall | $92,433 | $104,498 | $76,438 |
| Some College | $47,264 | $54,750 | $39,692 |
$92,433
Average Earnings
$104,498
Average Male
$76,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.44% of Los Alamos residents speak only English, while 17.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,275 | 412 | 4.44% |
| Hispanic | 2,361 | 126 | 5.34% |
| Multiple | 1,382 | 79 | 5.72% |
| Other | 463 | 49 | 10.58% |
| Asian | 980 | 36 | 3.67% |
| Native | 111 | 20 | 18.02% |
| Black | 139 | 3 | 2.16% |
4.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.29%
Male Poverty Rate
4.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Alamos is Native, with 18.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Alamos is Black, with 2.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.4% |
| Some College | 5.83% |
| High School | 4.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 17% |
| Male Employed | 2.24% |
| Female Employed | 0.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $164,531 | $197,593 |
| Households | $130,342 | $161,532 |
| Married Families | $173,225 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $87,364 | $102,763 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
799
Number of Veterans
702
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 258 |
| Second Gulf War | 256 |
| Vietnam | 216 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 270 |
| 55 to 64 | 207 |
| 75+ | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 651 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 7.32% |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 7.31% |
| Native American | 29 | 25.66% |
| Asian | 28 | 3.13% |
| Other Race | 20 | 4.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
30.07%
Born in Los Alamos
88.54%
Native Born
11.46%
Foreign Born
5.25%
Non Citizen
6.22%
Naturalized
88.54% of Los Alamos residents were born in the United States, with 30.07% having been born in New Mexico. 5.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,700 | 120 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 13,580 | 120 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 13,460 | 190 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 13,270 | 292 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 12,978 | 312 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 12,666 | 293 | 2.37% |
| 2018 | 12,373 | 338 | 2.81% |
| 2017 | 12,035 | 302 | 2.57% |
| 2016 | 11,733 | -82 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 11,815 | -28 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 11,843 | -225 | -1.86% |
| 2013 | 12,068 | 54 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 12,014 | -66 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 12,080 | 61 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 12,019 | 0 | 0% |