Deming is a city located in Luna County New Mexico. Deming has a 2024 population of 14,542. Deming is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,786 in 2020.
The average household income in Deming is $46,741 with a poverty rate of 24.11%. The median age in Deming is 36.1 years: 34.9 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Deming was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,464 | 64.14% |
| Two or more races | 3,395 | 23.01% |
| Other race | 1,234 | 8.36% |
| Asian | 292 | 1.98% |
| Black or African American | 217 | 1.47% |
| Native American | 154 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,392 | 2.67 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Non Family | 2,472 | 1.16 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 2,013 | 3.87 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Female | 671 | 4.07 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Male | 236 | 4.22 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
3.84
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
61.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,379 | 14.51% |
| Associates Degree | 527 | 5.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 690 | 7.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 348 | 3.66% |
| High School Graduate | 3,452 | 36.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,273 | 13.39% |
| Some College | 1,835 | 19.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,647 | 4,141 | 330 |
| White | 2,481 | 2,357 | 502 |
| 2+ Races | 2,106 | 1,228 | 98 |
| Other Race | 885 | 508 | 41 |
| Native American | 142 | 130 | 66 |
| Black | 142 | 132 | 0 |
| Asian | 101 | 101 | 101 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,260 | $79,643 | $48,520 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,740 | $71,696 | $58,421 |
| High School Graduate | $29,385 | $34,315 | $27,753 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,896 | $0 | $14,533 |
| Overall | $29,317 | $40,563 | $24,056 |
| Some College | $27,889 | $43,182 | $22,863 |
$29,317
Average Earnings
$40,563
Average Male
$24,056
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.61% of Deming residents speak only English, while 56.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 55.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,851 | 2,446 | 22.54% |
| Multiple | 3,369 | 1,092 | 32.41% |
| White | 2,987 | 961 | 32.17% |
| Other | 1,205 | 190 | 15.77% |
| Black | 207 | 74 | 35.75% |
| Native | 130 | 7 | 5.38% |
24.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.5%
Male Poverty Rate
25.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Deming is Black, with 35.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Deming is Native, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.89% |
| Some College | 27.14% |
| High School | 15.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.71% |
| Female Employed | 21.09% |
| Male Employed | 7.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,097 | $62,720 |
| Households | $33,548 | $46,741 |
| Married Families | $57,027 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,244 | $26,105 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
743
Number of Veterans
701
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 339 |
| Second Gulf War | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 52 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 242 |
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 55 to 64 | 132 |
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 585 | 8.42% |
| Hispanic | 317 | 4.05% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 3.42% |
| Other Race | 39 | 4.16% |
| Asian | 20 | 19.8% |
| Black | 9 | 5.81% |
| Native American | 5 | 3.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.8%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.84%
Born in Deming
81.09%
Native Born
18.91%
Foreign Born
12.94%
Non Citizen
5.98%
Naturalized
81.09% of Deming residents were born in the United States, with 52.84% having been born in New Mexico. 12.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,237 | -61 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 14,298 | -61 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 14,359 | -61 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 14,420 | -61 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 14,481 | -61 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 14,542 | -61 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 14,603 | -289 | -1.94% |
| 2022 | 14,892 | 115 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 14,777 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 14,786 | 865 | 6.21% |
| 2019 | 13,921 | -93 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 14,014 | -166 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 14,180 | -148 | -1.03% |
| 2016 | 14,328 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 14,330 | -40 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 14,370 | -105 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 14,475 | -183 | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 14,658 | -133 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 14,791 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 14,800 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,116 | 3,146 | 28.68% |
| 1990 | 10,970 | 1,006 | 10.1% |
| 1980 | 9,964 | 1,621 | 19.43% |
| 1970 | 8,343 | 1,579 | 23.34% |
| 1960 | 6,764 | 1,092 | 19.25% |
| 1950 | 5,672 | 2,064 | 57.21% |
| 1940 | 3,608 | 231 | 6.84% |
| 1930 | 3,377 | 165 | 5.14% |
| 1920 | 3,212 | 2,112 | 192% |
| 1900 | 1,100 | -13,137 | -92.27% |