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La Cueva

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.679
State:
New Mexico

La Cueva is a CDP located in San Miguel County, New Mexico. La Cueva has a 2026 population of 891. La Cueva is currently growing at a rate of 6.71% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in La Cueva is $109,299 with a poverty rate of 7.58%. The median age in La Cueva is 42.2 years: 42.4 years for males, and 41.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.6 males.

891
Total Population
116
Density (mi²)
56 6.71%
Growth

La Cueva Population

La Cueva Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026891566.71%
2025835557.05%

Median Age

Overall: 42.2 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 42.4 years

La Cueva Adults

There are 604 adults, (77 of whom are seniors) in La Cueva.

Sex Ratio

Female: 406 (52.2%)
Male: 372 (47.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Cueva includes 34.32% White, 25.58% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races29638.05%
White26734.32%
Native American19925.58%
Other race162.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races26333.8%
White303.86%
Other race162.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White23730.46%
Native American19925.58%
Two or more races334.24%

La Cueva Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Cueva 's average per capita income is $45,444. Household income levels show a median of $109,299. The poverty rate stands at 7.58%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$133,072-
Families$114,706$107,853
Households$109,299$98,281
Non Families-$73,326

$45,444

Average Income

$109,299

Median Household Income

7.58%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)