Las Cruces, New Mexico

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
111,273
Population
$51,013
Median Income
$197,200
Home Value
31.8
Median Age

Demographics

Las Cruces has a population of 111,273 with a median age of 31.8. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
62.0%
Hispanic
61.7%
Black
2.8%
Asian
1.8%
Demographic Value
Total Population111,273
Median Age31.8
White62.0%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian1.8%
Hispanic or Latino61.7%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Las Cruces is $51,013, which is 32.1% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $28,239. The poverty rate is 23.1%.

$51,013
Median Household Income
$28,239
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Las Cruces is 7.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Las Cruces, 87.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.7%
Bachelor's+
36.3%
Graduate+
16.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher36.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree16.6%

Housing

The median home value in Las Cruces is $197,200, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $907. The homeownership rate is 53.8%.

$197,200
Median Home Value
$907/mo
Median Rent
53.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$197,200
Median Monthly Rent$907
Homeownership Rate53.8%
Vacancy Rate7.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Las Cruces, New Mexico?
The population of Las Cruces, New Mexico is 111,273 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
The median household income in Las Cruces, New Mexico is $51,013. This is 32.1% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
The median home value in Las Cruces, New Mexico is $197,200. The median monthly rent is $907.
What percentage of people in Las Cruces have a college degree?
In Las Cruces, New Mexico, 36.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Las Cruces, New Mexico an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 3.9x (median home value $197,200 vs. median income $51,013), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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