Las Cruces, NM cityscape

88012

Las Cruces, NM

Total Population
31,800
Median Household Income
$63,545
Median Home Value
$189,500
Median Rent
$1,191

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$63,545
100% above state median
Home Value
$189,500
100.1% above state median
Rent
$1,191
100% above state median
Median Age
30.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Las Cruces, NM

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

30.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 30.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$63,545
-15.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-152,963,292
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.89 people

Total Households
11,014
Family Households
52.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
22.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
17.1%
Total Employed Residents:8,877

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.4%
188 workers
Public Transit
0.1%
8 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,219
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.8%
14,492 employed
Labor Force
15,694
1,134 unemployed
Median Age
30.5 years
Per Capita Income
$28,775
Poverty Rate
13.7%

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