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La Huerta

County:
Eddy County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.516
State:
New Mexico

La Huerta is a CDP located in Eddy County, New Mexico. La Huerta has a 2026 population of 1,772. La Huerta is currently growing at a rate of 1.9% 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 Huerta is $78,861 with a poverty rate of 8.85%. The median age in La Huerta is 36.7 years: 26.5 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 191.4 males.

1.8K
Total Population
1,169
Density (mi²)
33 1.9%
Growth

La Huerta Population

La Huerta Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,772331.9%
20251,739331.93%

Median Age

Overall: 36.7 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 26.5 years

La Huerta Adults

There are 860 adults, (195 of whom are seniors) in La Huerta.

Sex Ratio

Female: 442 (34.3%)
Male: 846 (65.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Huerta includes 84.63% White, 6.6% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,09084.63%
Two or more races1138.77%
Other race856.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1138.77%
Other race856.6%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,09084.63%

La Huerta Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Huerta 's average per capita income is $79,945. Household income levels show a median of $78,861. The poverty rate stands at 8.85%.

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$180,625-
Families$162,500$157,513
Households$78,861$105,064
Non Families-$53,877

$79,945

Average Income

$78,861

Median Household Income

8.85%

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)