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La Luz

County:
Otero County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
10.684
State:
New Mexico

La Luz is a CDP located in Otero County, New Mexico. La Luz has a 2026 population of 1,680. La Luz is currently declining at a rate of -0.06% 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 Luz is $46,655 with a poverty rate of 15.03%. The median age in La Luz is 41.9 years: 41.7 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 126.3 males.

1.7K
Total Population
157
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.06%
Growth

La Luz Population

La Luz Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,680-1-0.06%
20251,681-1-0.06%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 41.7 years

La Luz Adults

There are 1,519 adults, (389 of whom are seniors) in La Luz.

Sex Ratio

Female: 794 (44.2%)
Male: 1,003 (55.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Luz includes 40.62% White, 4.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races94052.31%
White73040.62%
Other race844.67%
Native American402.23%
Black or African American30.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races82946.13%
Other race844.67%
White331.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White69738.79%
Two or more races1116.18%
Native American402.23%
Black or African American30.17%

La Luz Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Luz 's average per capita income is $37,188. Household income levels show a median of $46,655. The poverty rate stands at 15.03%.

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$115,481-
Families$115,132$108,401
Households$46,655$67,453
Non Families$33,265$29,598

$37,188

Average Income

$46,655

Median Household Income

15.03%

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)