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Luna County

State:
New Mexico
County Seat:

Luna County's estimated 2025 population is 24,562 with a growth rate of -1.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Luna County is the 18th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 25,082 and has seen a growth of -2.07% since that time.

24,562
Total Population
8
Population Density (mi²)
18
Population Rank (State)
-377 -1.51%
Annual Population Growth

Luna County Population

Luna County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,96754.94%
Two or more races8,37232.93%
Other race2,0928.23%
Black or African American4841.9%
Native American2581.01%
Asian2330.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander140.06%

Luna County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$57,640-
Families$51,178$62,324
Households$37,917$53,645
Non Families$23,902$36,596

$30,465

Average Income

$37,917

Median Household Income

26.13%

Poverty Rate