Las Palomas is a CDP located in Sierra County New Mexico. Las Palomas has a 2024 population of 307. Las Palomas is currently growing at a rate of 3.02% annually and its population has increased by 166.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 115 in 2020.
The average household income in Las Palomas is $72,688 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Las Palomas is 63.7 years: 65.4 years for males, and 62.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Las Palomas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 96.39% |
| Other race | 12 | 3.61% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 145 | 2.29 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 95 | 2.97 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Non Family | 50 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 6.02% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 15.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 231 | 69.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 31 | 9.34% |
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 | 309 | 289 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $62,962 | $63,261 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,375 | $63,261 | $55,675 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$56,375
Average Earnings
$63,261
Average Male
$55,675
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.05% of Las Palomas residents speak only English, while 12.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.95% of the population.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,464 | $81,795 |
| Households | - | $72,688 |
| Married Families | $100,464 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
100.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 8.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.3%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
18.67%
Born in Las Palomas
90.96%
Native Born
9.04%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
9.04%
Naturalized
90.96% of Las Palomas residents were born in the United States, with 18.67% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 307 | 9 | 3.02% |
| 2023 | 298 | 10 | 3.47% |
| 2022 | 288 | 33 | 12.94% |
| 2021 | 255 | 140 | 121.74% |
| 2020 | 115 | -204 | -63.95% |
| 2019 | 319 | 13 | 4.25% |
| 2018 | 306 | -123 | -28.67% |
| 2017 | 429 | 17 | 4.13% |
| 2016 | 412 | -32 | -7.21% |
| 2015 | 444 | 214 | 93.04% |
| 2014 | 230 | 57 | 32.95% |
| 2013 | 173 | 84 | 94.38% |
| 2012 | 89 | 14 | 18.67% |
| 2011 | 75 | -98 | -56.65% |
| 2010 | 173 | 0 | 0% |