U.S. County · Profile

Los Alamos County

19.4KTotal Population
178Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+5.98%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Los Alamos County has a population of 19,444 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Los Alamos County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):18.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White78.6%15,283
Hispanic or Latino18.3%3,558
Two or More Races10.4%2,022
Asian5.3%1,031
Some Other Race3.5%681
Black or African American1.2%233
American Indian/Alaska Native1.0%194
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Los Alamos County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$135,801
82.1% above national average
Per Capita Income
$71,527
86.6% above national average
Poverty Rate
3.7%
67.8% below national average
Median Age
41.2 years

Income & Poverty

$135,801Median Household Income
$71,527Per Capita Income
3.7%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$135,801$165,058
Families$158,708$196,231
Married-couple Families$158,708$177,753
Nonfamily Households$91,415$98,728

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Los Alamos County, New Mexico.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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