La Cienega is a CDP located in Santa Fe County New Mexico. La Cienega has a 2024 population of 3,970. La Cienega is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 6.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,728 in 2020.
The average household income in La Cienega is $98,349 with a poverty rate of 6.96%. The median age in La Cienega is 38 years: 40.7 years for males, and 36 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Cienega was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,602 | 42.38% |
| Two or more races | 1,237 | 32.72% |
| Other race | 704 | 18.62% |
| Native American | 181 | 4.79% |
| Asian | 56 | 1.48% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,242 | 3.04 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Married | 709 | 3.27 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Female | 240 | 3.99 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.3 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Male | 79 | 2.9 | 19 | 81 |
3.29
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 246 | 9.64% |
| Associates Degree | 235 | 9.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 304 | 11.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 296 | 11.59% |
| High School Graduate | 725 | 28.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 152 | 5.95% |
| Some College | 595 | 23.31% |
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 | 1,823 | 1,425 | 242 |
| 2+ Races | 708 | 569 | 103 |
| White | 607 | 607 | 317 |
| Other Race | 468 | 336 | 72 |
| Native American | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 78.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,875 | $102,596 | $56,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $19,107 |
| High School Graduate | $35,143 | $36,643 | $29,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,500 | $0 | $19,026 |
| Overall | $36,305 | $41,850 | $21,047 |
| Some College | $31,977 | $35,469 | $0 |
$36,305
Average Earnings
$41,850
Average Male
$21,047
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.32% of La Cienega residents speak only English, while 46.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,953 | 236 | 7.99% |
| Other | 691 | 168 | 24.31% |
| Multiple | 1,237 | 68 | 5.5% |
| White | 617 | 26 | 4.21% |
6.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.93%
Male Poverty Rate
6.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Cienega is Other, with 24.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Cienega is White, with 4.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.58% |
| Some College | 4.46% |
| High School | 2.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.56% |
| Female Employed | 7.75% |
| Male Employed | 4.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,449 | $100,356 |
| Households | $68,676 | $98,349 |
| Married Families | $95,284 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,306 | $65,677 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
228
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 139 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 12.91% |
| Hispanic | 66 | 2.96% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 4.54% |
| Other Race | 9 | 1.45% |
| Native American | 8 | 8.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
49.84%
Born in La Cienega
77.38%
Native Born
22.62%
Foreign Born
16.53%
Non Citizen
6.08%
Naturalized
77.38% of La Cienega residents were born in the United States, with 49.84% having been born in New Mexico. 16.53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,970 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 3,959 | 11 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 3,948 | -162 | -3.94% |
| 2021 | 4,110 | 382 | 10.25% |
| 2020 | 3,728 | -4 | -0.11% |
| 2019 | 3,732 | 206 | 5.84% |
| 2018 | 3,526 | 332 | 10.39% |
| 2017 | 3,194 | 64 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 3,130 | 246 | 8.53% |
| 2015 | 2,884 | -120 | -3.99% |
| 2014 | 3,004 | -31 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 3,035 | -199 | -6.15% |
| 2012 | 3,234 | -133 | -3.95% |
| 2011 | 3,367 | -452 | -11.84% |
| 2010 | 3,819 | 0 | 0% |