Luna County, New Mexico Population 2022
Luna County, New Mexico's estimated population is 23,205 with a growth rate of -0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Luna County, New Mexico is the 19th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 25,081 and has seen a growth of -7.48% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,913 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 12,270 | 8,357 | 213.57% |
| 1930 | 6,247 | -6,023 | -49.09% |
| 1940 | 6,457 | 210 | 3.36% |
| 1950 | 8,753 | 2,296 | 35.56% |
| 1960 | 9,839 | 1,086 | 12.41% |
| 1970 | 11,706 | 1,867 | 18.98% |
| 1980 | 15,585 | 3,879 | 33.14% |
| 1990 | 18,110 | 2,525 | 16.20% |
| 2010 | 25,081 | 6,971 | 38.49% |
| 2011 | 25,106 | 25 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 24,921 | -185 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 24,592 | -329 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 24,428 | -164 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 24,367 | -61 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 24,362 | -5 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 24,100 | -262 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 23,877 | -223 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 23,709 | -168 | -0.70% |
| 2020 | 23,541 | -168 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 23,373 | -168 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 23,205 | -168 | -0.72% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,219 | 84.17% |
| Black or African American | 349 | 1.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 224 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 236 | 0.98% |
| Some Other Race | 789 | 3.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2,205 | 9.18% |
Luna County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,911 | 2.65 | 62.3 |
| Married | 3,755 | 3.69 | 77.8 |
| Male | 508 | 3.3 | 47.8 |
| Female | 1,079 | 3.7 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 3,569 | 1.14 | 54.8 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,133 | 13.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,303 | 14.89% |
| High School Graduate | 5,570 | 36.02% |
| Some College | 2,579 | 16.68% |
| Associates Degree | 859 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,161 | 7.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 858 | 5.55% |
Luna County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 148 | 137 | 114 |
| Native American | 167 | 131 | 68 |
| White | 5,561 | 4,898 | 1,176 |
| Hispanic | 9,313 | 5,607 | 627 |
| 2+ Races | 1,351 | 956 | 35 |
| Other Race | 556 | 248 | 2 |
| Black | 240 | 209 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 92.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.03%.
$23,732
Average Earnings
$32,009
Average Male
$16,065
Average Female
Luna County, New Mexico Language by Age
Luna County, New Mexico Language
49.97% of Luna County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 50.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.04% of the population.
Luna County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 343 | 168 | 48.98% |
| White | 6,823 | 1,673 | 24.52% |
| Hispanic | 15,971 | 3,786 | 23.71% |
| Multiple | 2,189 | 346 | 15.81% |
| Native | 208 | 27 | 12.98% |
| Asian | 236 | 30 | 12.71% |
| Other | 194 | NaN% |
24.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.70%
Male Poverty Rate
27.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Luna County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Luna County, New Mexico is Black, with 48.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Luna County, New Mexico is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.09%.
Luna County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Luna County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Luna County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Luna County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,394 | 9.27% |
| Black | 40 | 18.35% |
| Native American | 14 | 8.19% |
| Asian | 22 | 13.75% |
| Other Race | 29 | 5.03% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 353 | 3.19% |
Luna County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
13.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.20%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
49.64%
Born in Luna County, New Mexico
83.78%
Native Born
16.22%
Foreign Born
10.48%
Non Citizen
5.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.78% of Luna County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 49.64% having been born in New Mexico. 10.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990