La Luz is a CDP located in Otero County New Mexico. La Luz has a 2024 population of 1,885. La Luz is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 4.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,799 in 2020.
The average household income in La Luz is $61,256 with a poverty rate of 15.51%. The median age in La Luz is 41.8 years: 41.4 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Luz was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 810 | 48.13% |
| White | 786 | 46.7% |
| Other race | 52 | 3.09% |
| Native American | 34 | 2.02% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 693 | 2.43 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 387 | 1.13 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 282 | 4.18 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Male | 20 | 2.3 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 4 | 4.75 | 100 | 0 |
4.07
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
72.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 0.47% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 2.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 163 | 15.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 4.41% |
| High School Graduate | 493 | 46.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.47% |
| Some College | 326 | 30.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 525 | 515 | 192 |
| 2+ Races | 405 | 405 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 402 | 402 | 13 |
| Other Race | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Native American | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,402 | $108,750 | $28,505 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,623 | $70,064 | $22,774 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,346 | $0 | $23,963 |
| Some College | $31,444 | $32,004 | $0 |
$33,346
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$23,963
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.59% of La Luz residents speak only English, while 11.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 712 | 254 | 35.67% |
| Multiple | 810 | 7 | 0.86% |
15.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.65%
Male Poverty Rate
18.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Luz is White, with 35.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Luz is Multiple, with 0.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.26% |
| High School | 4.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.46% |
| Female Employed | 2.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,809 | $102,407 |
| Households | $35,324 | $61,256 |
| Married Families | $113,119 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,029 | $28,718 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
251
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 35 to 54 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 143 | 19.86% |
| Hispanic | 138 | 19.41% |
| White | 107 | 16.07% |
| Black | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
31.7%
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
63.99%
Born in La Luz
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
2.44%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.56% of La Luz residents were born in the United States, with 63.99% having been born in New Mexico. 2.44% 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 | 1,885 | 14 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 1,871 | 13 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 1,858 | 290 | 18.49% |
| 2021 | 1,568 | -231 | -12.84% |
| 2020 | 1,799 | 577 | 47.22% |
| 2019 | 1,222 | -250 | -16.98% |
| 2018 | 1,472 | 17 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 1,455 | -272 | -15.75% |
| 2016 | 1,727 | -110 | -5.99% |
| 2015 | 1,837 | 226 | 14.03% |
| 2014 | 1,611 | 5 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 1,606 | -99 | -5.81% |
| 2012 | 1,705 | 141 | 9.02% |
| 2011 | 1,564 | -133 | -7.84% |
| 2010 | 1,697 | 0 | 0% |