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Las Vegas

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.622
State:
New Mexico

Las Vegas is a city located in San Miguel County, New Mexico. Las Vegas has a 2026 population of 12,481. It is also the county seat of San Miguel County. Las Vegas is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -5.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,171 in 2020.

The median household income in Las Vegas is $45,125 with a poverty rate of 31.97%. The median age in Las Vegas is 43.1 years: 43.5 years for males, and 41.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.8 males.

12.5K
Total Population
1,448
Density (mi²)
-115 -0.91%
Growth

Las Vegas Population

Las Vegas Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202612,481-115-0.91%
202512,596-115-0.9%
202412,711-169-1.31%
202312,880-208-1.59%
202213,088-86-0.65%
202113,17430.02%
202013,171-39-0.3%
201912,936-104-0.8%
201813,040-125-0.95%
201713,165-138-1.04%
201613,303-121-0.9%
201513,424-148-1.09%
201413,572-172-1.25%
201313,744-134-0.97%
201213,878-133-0.95%
201114,011-29-0.21%
201014,0402872.09%
200014,565-188-1.27%
199014,7534313.01%
198014,3226,79490.25%
19707,528-262-3.36%
19607,7902963.95%
19507,4941,55326.14%
19405,9411,22225.9%
19304,7194159.64%
19204,30454914.62%
19103,7552035.72%
19003,55200%

Median Age

Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 43.5 years

Las Vegas Adults

There are 10,827 adults, (2,660 of whom are seniors) in Las Vegas.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,924 (53.3%)
Male: 6,076 (46.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Las Vegas includes 36.83% White, 16.33% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5,58842.98%
White4,78836.83%
Other race2,12316.33%
Black or African American2591.99%
Native American2231.72%
Asian190.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5,17139.78%
White2,64020.31%
Other race1,92914.84%
Black or African American1110.85%
Native American740.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,14816.52%
Two or more races4173.21%
Other race1941.49%
Native American1491.15%
Black or African American1481.14%
Asian190.15%

Las Vegas Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Las Vegas ' average per capita income is $40,169. Household income levels show a median of $45,125. The poverty rate stands at 31.97%.

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$93,333-
Families$64,512$73,132
Households$45,125$56,752
Non Families$20,993$38,047

$40,169

Average Income

$45,125

Median Household Income

31.97%

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)