Las Cruces, NM Demographics

Las Cruces, NM Population by Gender

The total population of Las Cruces is estimated to be 111,273 with 54,588 males (49.06%) and 56,685 females (50.94%). There are 2,097 more females than males in Las Cruces.

Las Cruces, NM Median Household Income: Trends, Analysis, and Key Findings

The median household income in Las Cruces was $51,583 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 433(0.85%) from $51,150 in 2020. This income is 69.14% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).

Las Cruces, NM Median Household Income By Age

Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Las Cruces sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 65 years and over old, at $60,617. Overall, the median household income for the city of Las Cruces stands at $50,372.

Las Cruces, NM Income by Gender

In Las Cruces, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $31,873 for males and $24,687 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $45,635 for males and $49,051 for females.

Las Cruces, NM Median Household Income By Race

In Las Cruces, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, American Indian and Alaska Native households have the highest median household income at $93,046, while Some Other Race households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $32,349.

Las Cruces, NM Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Las Cruces was 113,888, a 0.92% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Las Cruces's population was 112,853, an increase of 1.03% compared to a population of 111,699 in 2020.

Las Cruces, NM Population by Age

The median age in Las Cruces, NM is 32.7, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.91% were under the age of 15, 25.82% aged 15 to 29, 39.16% aged 30 to 64, 13.02% aged 65 to 84, and 2.10% were 85 years of age and older.

Las Cruces, NM Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of Las Cruces population: 69.43% are White, 2.73% are Black or African American, 1.88% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.73% are Asian, 0.07% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 11.64% are some other race and 12.52% are multiracial.