Los Lunas is a village located in Valencia County New Mexico. Los Lunas has a 2024 population of 19,667. Los Lunas is currently growing at a rate of 3.08% annually and its population has increased by 13.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,313 in 2020.
The average household income in Los Lunas is $76,077 with a poverty rate of 15.16%. The median age in Los Lunas is 38.3 years: 35.3 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Los Lunas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,699 | 67.04% |
| Two or more races | 3,144 | 18.02% |
| Other race | 1,346 | 7.71% |
| Native American | 778 | 4.46% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 176 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,316 | 2.73 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 2,617 | 3.39 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Non Family | 2,445 | 1.16 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 855 | 4.85 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Male | 399 | 3.49 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
3.55
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 722 | 6.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,225 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,462 | 12.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,644 | 14.39% |
| High School Graduate | 3,022 | 26.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 410 | 3.59% |
| Some College | 2,943 | 25.75% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,463 | 5,635 | 1,489 |
| White | 4,013 | 3,764 | 1,339 |
| 2+ Races | 2,036 | 1,910 | 688 |
| Other Race | 1,074 | 953 | 273 |
| Native American | 451 | 412 | 134 |
| Asian | 144 | 132 | 43 |
| Black | 137 | 104 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 93.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,806 | $87,500 | $55,278 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,907 | $77,018 | $72,778 |
| High School Graduate | $35,150 | $37,350 | $29,709 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,079 | $51,205 | $38,930 |
| Some College | $32,279 | $41,341 | $30,567 |
$45,079
Average Earnings
$51,205
Average Male
$38,930
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.39% of Los Lunas residents speak only English, while 22.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,390 | 1,536 | 14.78% |
| White | 5,270 | 905 | 17.17% |
| Multiple | 3,106 | 476 | 15.33% |
| Other | 1,332 | 414 | 31.08% |
| Black | 207 | 148 | 71.5% |
| Asian | 176 | 32 | 18.18% |
| Native | 771 | 23 | 2.98% |
15.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.99%
Male Poverty Rate
18.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Lunas is Black, with 71.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Lunas is Native, with 2.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.09% |
| High School | 19.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 39.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 8.42% |
| Male Employed | 5.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,857 | $87,175 |
| Households | $68,934 | $76,077 |
| Married Families | $89,410 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,946 | $54,748 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,458
Number of Veterans
1,249
Male Veterans
209
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 662 |
| First Gulf War | 280 |
| Second Gulf War | 240 |
| Korea | 198 |
| World War II | 45 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 530 |
| 65 to 74 | 412 |
| 35 to 54 | 244 |
| 55 to 64 | 139 |
| 18 to 34 | 133 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,029 | 11.9% |
| Hispanic | 586 | 7.84% |
| 2+ Races | 250 | 11.29% |
| Other Race | 131 | 11.41% |
| Black | 44 | 32.12% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
66.87%
Born in Los Lunas
95.38%
Native Born
4.62%
Foreign Born
3.55%
Non Citizen
1.07%
Naturalized
95.38% of Los Lunas residents were born in the United States, with 66.87% having been born in New Mexico. 3.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,611 | 589 | 2.67% |
| 2028 | 22,022 | 589 | 2.75% |
| 2027 | 21,433 | 588 | 2.82% |
| 2026 | 20,845 | 589 | 2.91% |
| 2025 | 20,256 | 589 | 2.99% |
| 2024 | 19,667 | 588 | 3.08% |
| 2023 | 19,079 | 521 | 2.81% |
| 2022 | 18,558 | 739 | 4.15% |
| 2021 | 17,819 | 506 | 2.92% |
| 2020 | 17,313 | 1,201 | 7.45% |
| 2019 | 16,112 | 289 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 15,823 | 263 | 1.69% |
| 2017 | 15,560 | 217 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 15,343 | 123 | 0.81% |
| 2015 | 15,220 | 65 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 15,155 | -119 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 15,274 | -39 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 15,313 | 28 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 15,285 | 177 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 15,108 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,034 | 4,021 | 66.87% |
| 1990 | 6,013 | 2,488 | 70.58% |
| 1980 | 3,525 | 2,525 | 252.5% |
| 1970 | 1,000 | -200 | -16.67% |
| 1960 | 1,200 | 300 | 33.33% |
| 1950 | 900 | 200 | 28.57% |
| 1940 | 700 | -21,911 | -96.9% |