Luna County, New Mexico's estimated population is 23,593 with a growth rate of -0.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Luna County, New Mexico is the 18th largest county in New Mexico.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23,593 | -185 | -0.78% |
| 2019 | 23,778 | -185 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 23,963 | -185 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 24,148 | -231 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 24,379 | -3 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 24,382 | -66 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 24,448 | -159 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 24,607 | -319 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 24,926 | -179 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 25,105 | 23 | 0.09% |
| 2010 | 25,082 | 6,972 | 38.50% |
| 1990 | 18,110 | 2,525 | 16.20% |
| 1980 | 15,585 | 3,879 | 33.14% |
| 1970 | 11,706 | 1,867 | 18.98% |
| 1960 | 9,839 | 1,086 | 12.41% |
| 1950 | 8,753 | 2,296 | 35.56% |
| 1940 | 6,457 | 210 | 3.36% |
| 1930 | 6,247 | -6,023 | -49.09% |
| 1920 | 12,270 | 8,357 | 213.57% |
| 1910 | 3,913 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,208 | 91.53% |
| Some Other Race | 877 | 3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 416 | 1.71% |
| Black or African American | 336 | 1.38% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 250 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 168 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.04% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,025 | 2.64 | 60.5 |
| Non Family | 3,799 | 1.11 | 53.3 |
| Married | 3,615 | 3.58 | 74.1 |
| Female | 1,162 | 4.35 | 42.8 |
| Male | 449 | 3.61 | 57.7 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,503 | 16.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,382 | 15.34% |
| High School Graduate | 4,983 | 32.08% |
| Some College | 2,730 | 17.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,040 | 6.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,210 | 7.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 685 | 4.41% |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.89%.
$19,532
Average Earnings
$25,944
Average Male
$14,787
Average Female
49.00% of Luna County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 51.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.52% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 15,901 | 5,284 | 33.23% |
| White | 7,204 | 1,564 | 21.71% |
| Other | 877 | 338 | 38.54% |
| Black | 336 | 189 | 56.25% |
| Multiple | 415 | 114 | 27.47% |
| Native | 236 | 108 | 45.76% |
| Asian | 168 | 61 | 36.31% |
30.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.38%
Male Poverty Rate
33.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Luna County, New Mexico is Black, with 56.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Luna County, New Mexico is White, with 21.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,389 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 2.99% |
| Black | 47 | 19.92% |
| Other | 17 | 2.85% |
| Indian | 7 | 3.74% |
10.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
41.4%
Employment Rate
12%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
81.50%
Native Born
18.50%
Foreign Born
12.41%
Non Citizen
81.50% of Luna County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 46.99% having been born in New Mexico. 12.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.