State
County
Land Area (mi²)
11.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,138.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
5.38%
Metro Population
20,131
World Population Review
Los Alamos, New Mexico Population 2021
12,666
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. Los Alamos reached it's highest population of 12,666 in 2019.
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 Alamos was:
- 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%
The current population of Los Alamos, New Mexico is 12,666 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,373.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,019.
Los Alamos, New Mexico Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 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% |
Los Alamos Metro Area Population by Year
| 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% |
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Los Alamos Population by Race
Los Alamos Population Pyramid $2021
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Los Alamos Population by Age
Los Alamos Households and Families
| 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
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Los Alamos Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Los Alamos Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Los Alamos Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Los Alamos Educational Attainment by Race
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$80,833
Average Earnings
$103,918
Average Male
$60,000
Average Female
Los Alamos Earnings by Educational Attainment
Los Alamos Language by Age
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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 Language
Los Alamos Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 Black, with 2.78% 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 Poverty
Los Alamos Poverty Rate by Education
Los Alamos Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Los Alamos Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Los Alamos Marital Status
Los Alamos Veterans by War
Los Alamos Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Los Alamos Veterans by Education
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1.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
Los Alamos Veterans by Education
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70.3%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Los Alamos Employment by Age
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Los Alamos Employment by Race
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Los Alamos Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Los Alamos Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |