Luna County Summary

Life in Luna County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Luna County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Luna County:

  • The population in Luna County is 25,393.

  • The median home value in Luna County is $128,603.

  • The median income in Luna County is $38,241.

  • The median rent in Luna County is $572.

  • The unemployment rate in Luna County is 7.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Luna County is 23.3%.

  • The average high in Luna County is 84.0° and there are 19.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Luna County

List Of Cities & Towns in Luna County

Deming, NM Population 14,756

Keeler Farm, NM Population 1,716

Columbus, NM Population 1,281

Ventura, NM Population 808

Sunshine, NM Population 734

La Hacienda, NM Population 656

Pecan Park, NM Population 471

Pulpotio Bareas, NM Population 93

Alamo , NM Population 42

Mountain View, NM Population 0

Map Of Luna County

Luna County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Luna County is 84.0°.

  • There are 76.04 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 19.0 inches of rain each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:33 hours of sun each day in Luna County.

StatLuna County
Mean High84.0
Nice Days76.04
Rainfall19.0
Snowfall0.6
Sunny_hours8:33
84.0°
Average High
19.0
Inches of Rain

Luna County Photos

Demingsunset
Source: Wikipedia User respres at Flickr. Copied | CC BY 2.0
An Sp Westbound Passing The Old Demong Nm Depot
Source: Wikipedia User Clay Gilliland | CC BY-SA 2.0
Deming Luna Mimbres Museum
Source: Public Domain

Luna County Demographics

Population over time in Luna County

The current population in Luna County is 25,393. The population has increased 5.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 25,282 5.2%
2021 24,022 -0.3%
2020 24,083 -

Gender in Luna County

  • Luna County is 48.9% female with 12,424 female residents.

  • Luna County is 51.1% male with 12,969 male residents.

Female
48.9% (12,424)
Male
51.1% (12,969)
Gender Luna County NM USA
Female 48.9% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 51.1% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Luna County

Luna County is:

  • 26.9% White with 6,824 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 341 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 97 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 304 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.4% Two Or More with 343 Two Or More residents.

  • 68.8% Hispanic with 17,472 Hispanic residents.

White
26.9% (6,824)
African American
1.3% (341)
American Indian
0.4% (97)
Asian
1.2% (304)
Hawaiian
0.0% (12)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.4% (343)
Hispanic
68.8% (17,472)

Table: Luna County By Race

Race Luna County NM USA
White 26.9% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 1.3% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.4% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 68.8% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Luna County, New Mexico

  • 7.4% of households in Luna County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.2% of households in Luna County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Luna County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Luna County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Luna County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.2% of households in Luna County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Luna County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Luna County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.6% of households in Luna County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.4% of households in Luna County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.4% (1,866)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.2% (2,329)
$15,000 to $24,999
17.3% (4,402)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.7% (3,466)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (3,458)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.2% (4,122)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.6% (2,431)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.1% (2,558)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.6% (414)
$200,000 or more
1.4% (343)
Income Luna County NM USA
Less than $10,000 7.4% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.2% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 17.3% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.7% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.2% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.6% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.1% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.6% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.4% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Luna County for adults over 25

  • 12.0% of adults in Luna County completed < 9th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Luna County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Luna County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Luna County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Luna County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Luna County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Luna County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Luna County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Luna County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
11% (3,047)
9-12th Grade
15% (3,808)
High School / GED
36% (9,141)
Some College
19% (4,824)
Associate's Degree
6% (1,523)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (1,777)
Master's Degree
4% (1,015)
Professional Degree
1% (253)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Luna County NM USA
< 9th Grade 11% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 15% 8% 6%
High School / GED 36% 26% 26%
Some College 19% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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