Las Cruces Population Demographics
According to US population projections for 2022, the estimated population of Las Cruces is 112,907. 28.30% is under 18, while 14.17% is over 65.
A closer look at the age demography reveals that 7.30% of the population was five years old or younger, 28.30% were 18 years or younger and 24.72% were aged 65 years and over. The gender split in the state was nearly even, with 51.95% female and 48.05% male.
Las Cruces Housing
According to the US Census, Las Cruces has 48,065 housing units. The average owner-occupied housing unit rate in Las Cruces was 95.69%. At the same time, the city's median value of owner-occupied homes was $182,000
Las Cruces Racial Demographics
In 2020, the US Census estimated that White Alone and Some Other Race Alone constitute 68.50% of Las Cruces's population. Residents of the city who were Black Or African American Alone, made up 2.72% of the total population.
Other racial groups include American Indian And Alaska Native Alone, constituting 2.32% of the city's population and Asian Alone at 1.89%
| Race | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White Alone | 51.88% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 16.61% |
| Black Or African American Alone | 2.72% |
| American Indian And Alaska Native Alone | 2.32% |
| Asian Alone | 1.89% |
| White Black Or African American | 0.58% |
How Educated is Las Cruces
According to Census estimates, in 2021, 19.6% of Las Cruces residents had a bachelor's degree, while 14.0% had a graduate or professional degree.
Overall, 33.60% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Education Attainment (Population 25 Years and Older) in Las Cruces City | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Graduate Or Higher | 81.6% |
| Some College Or Associates Degree | 36.4% |
| Bachelors Degree Or Higher | 34.7% |
| High School Graduate Includes Equivalency | 20.2% |
| Some College No Degree | 20.0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19.6% |
Average Income in Las Cruces
The median household income in Las Cruces is $42,058. This figure is significantly (approximately 0.00%) less than the state average of $42,058.
Estimates by family type revealed that families earned an average of $52,309 per year, while married-couple families earned an average of $79,409.
A closer examination of the income groups of Las Cruces households revealed that the largest income group consisted of households with an annual income between $50,000 and $74,999. Other groups with yearly high household incomes include those between $35,000 and $49,999 (15.8%) and those with incomes exceeding $200,000 (3.6%). 10.3% of households in the City of Angels had an annual income of less than $10,000.
Median Income by Type of Family
| Type of Family | Income |
|---|---|
| Families | $52,309 |
| Married-couple families | $79,409 |
| Nonfamily households | $32,556 |