Los Alamos, New Mexico Population 2022
Los Alamos is a city located in Los Alamos County New Mexico. Los Alamos has a 2020 population of 12,666. Los Alamos is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 5.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,019 in 2010.
The average household income in Los Alamos is $136,365 with a poverty rate of 5.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,042 per month, and the median house value is $308,100. The median age in Los Alamos is 40.9 years, 38.8 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
Los Alamos Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Los Alamoswas:
- White: 82.97%
- Asian: 6.57%
- Two or more races: 5.29%
- Other race: 3.62%
- Native American: 0.88%
- Black or African American: 0.67%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,131 | 381 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 19,750 | 381 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 19,369 | 381 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 18,988 | 246 | 1.30% |
| 2017 | 18,742 | 533 | 2.84% |
| 2016 | 18,209 | 392 | 2.15% |
| 2015 | 17,817 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 17,803 | -144 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 17,947 | -287 | -1.60% |
| 2012 | 18,234 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 18,229 | 235 | 1.29% |
| 2010 | 17,994 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,509 | 82.97% |
| Asian | 832 | 6.57% |
| Two or More Races | 670 | 5.29% |
| Some Other Race | 459 | 3.62% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 111 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 85 | 0.67% |
Los Alamos Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,558 | 2.26 | 67.3 |
| Married | 2,764 | 3.08 | 82.7 |
| Non Family | 2,307 | 1.18 | 51.9 |
| Female | 347 | 2.59 | 45.5 |
| Male | 140 | 3.04 | 68.6 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 120 | 1.31% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 1.82% |
| High School Graduate | 828 | 9.07% |
| Some College | 1,146 | 12.55% |
| Associates Degree | 630 | 6.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,390 | 26.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,851 | 42.18% |
Los Alamos Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,591 | 6,489 | 4,671 |
| Hispanic | 1,533 | 1,442 | 814 |
| Asian | 662 | 624 | 568 |
| Other Race | 420 | 413 | 247 |
| 2+ Races | 254 | 220 | 142 |
| Native American | 94 | 75 | 33 |
| Black | 82 | 80 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.80%.
$80,833
Average Earnings
$103,918
Average Male
$60,000
Average Female
Los Alamos Language by Age
Los Alamos Language
83.12% of Los Alamos residents speak only English, while 16.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.88% of the population.
Los Alamos Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,798 | 521 | 5.92% |
| Hispanic | 2,340 | 66 | 2.82% |
| Multiple | 670 | 51 | 7.61% |
| Asian | 832 | 27 | 3.25% |
| Black | 72 | 2 | 2.78% |
| Other | NaN% |
5.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.54%
Male Poverty Rate
5.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Los Alamos
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Alamos is Multiple, with 7.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Alamos is Hispanic, with 2.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.70%.
Los Alamos Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Los Alamos Married by Age and Sex
Los Alamos Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Los Alamos Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 708 | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 7.51% |
| Asian | 56 | 8.33% |
| Other Race | 43 | 10.24% |
| Black | 10 | 11.76% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.54% |
Los Alamos Veterans by Education
1.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
34.58%
Born in Los Alamos
87.74%
Native Born
12.26%
Foreign Born
4.99%
Non Citizen
7.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.74% of Los Alamos residents were born in the United States, with 34.58% having been born in New Mexico. 4.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12,666 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 12,666 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 12,666 | 0.00% | |
| 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 | 0.00% |