Luna County's estimated 2026 population is 26,488 with a growth rate of 1.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Luna County is the 17th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 25,082 and has seen a growth of 5.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Luna County includes 54.94% White, 8.23% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (54.94%)
Two or more races (32.93%)
Other race (8.23%)
Black or African American (1.9%)
Native American (1.01%)
Asian (0.92%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,967 | 54.94% |
| Two or more races | 8,372 | 32.93% |
| Other race | 2,092 | 8.23% |
| Black or African American | 484 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 258 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 233 | 0.92% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Luna County's average per capita income is $30,465. Household income levels show a median of $37,917. The poverty rate stands at 26.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $57,640 | - |
| Families | $51,178 | $62,324 |
| Households | $37,917 | $53,645 |
| Non Families | $23,902 | $36,596 |
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