U.S. County · Profile

Luna County

25.3KTotal Population
9Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.32%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Luna County has a population of 25,316 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):68.8%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Hispanic or Latino68.8%17,417
White67.2%17,012
Two or More Races21.6%5,468
Some Other Race7.1%1,797
Black or African American1.9%481
Asian1.2%304
American Indian/Alaska Native0.8%203
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$38,241
48.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$20,799
45.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
23.3%
102.6% above national average
Median Age
36.5 years

Income & Poverty

$38,241Median Household Income
$20,799Per Capita Income
23.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$38,241$51,973
Families$51,654$63,792
Married-couple Families$51,654$57,852
Nonfamily Households$21,246$22,946

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 Luna 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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