Las Vegas is a city located in San Miguel County New Mexico. Las Vegas has a 2024 population of 12,814. Las Vegas is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,177 in 2020.
The average household income in Las Vegas is $53,475 with a poverty rate of 31.19%. The median age in Las Vegas is 40.1 years: 37.9 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Las Vegas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,021 | 53.21% |
| Other race | 2,819 | 21.37% |
| Two or more races | 2,611 | 19.79% |
| Native American | 401 | 3.04% |
| Black or African American | 236 | 1.79% |
| Asian | 106 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,658 | 2.12 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 2,795 | 1.18 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Married | 1,327 | 3.14 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 948 | 2.79 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Male | 588 | 3.21 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 869 | 9.76% |
| Associates Degree | 672 | 7.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,430 | 16.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 806 | 9.05% |
| High School Graduate | 2,421 | 27.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 464 | 5.21% |
| Some College | 2,241 | 25.17% |
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 | 6,856 | 5,735 | 1,503 |
| Other Race | 2,093 | 1,491 | 351 |
| 2+ Races | 1,790 | 1,654 | 487 |
| White | 1,526 | 1,461 | 680 |
| Native American | 218 | 173 | 34 |
| Asian | 73 | 73 | 5 |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 64.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,996 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,159 | $0 | $60,341 |
| High School Graduate | $24,506 | $24,491 | $25,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,653 | $23,452 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,875 | $28,026 | $33,374 |
| Some College | $33,853 | $36,750 | $32,983 |
$29,875
Average Earnings
$28,026
Average Male
$33,374
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.95% of Las Vegas residents speak only English, while 46.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,032 | 3,294 | 32.83% |
| Other | 2,763 | 935 | 33.84% |
| Multiple | 2,501 | 738 | 29.51% |
| Native | 313 | 230 | 73.48% |
| White | 1,556 | 230 | 14.78% |
| Black | 38 | 2 | 5.26% |
31.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.97%
Male Poverty Rate
29.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Las Vegas is Native, with 73.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Las Vegas is Black, with 5.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.19% |
| High School | 36.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.2% |
| Some College | 17.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 78.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.85% |
| Male Employed | 19.52% |
| Female Employed | 19.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,991 | $59,092 |
| Households | $39,558 | $53,475 |
| Married Families | $68,092 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,281 | $36,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
847
Number of Veterans
767
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 336 |
| First Gulf War | 168 |
| Second Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 47 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 295 |
| 55 to 64 | 272 |
| 35 to 54 | 136 |
| 75+ | 132 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 576 | 6.96% |
| White | 557 | 9.56% |
| 2+ Races | 160 | 7.91% |
| Other Race | 127 | 5.33% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
75.07%
Born in Las Vegas
97.04%
Native Born
2.96%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
97.04% of Las Vegas residents were born in the United States, with 75.07% having been born in New Mexico. 2.16% 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 | 12,361 | -90 | -0.72% |
| 2028 | 12,451 | -91 | -0.73% |
| 2027 | 12,542 | -91 | -0.72% |
| 2026 | 12,633 | -90 | -0.71% |
| 2025 | 12,723 | -91 | -0.71% |
| 2024 | 12,814 | -91 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 12,905 | -197 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 13,102 | -69 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 13,171 | -6 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 13,177 | 241 | 1.86% |
| 2019 | 12,936 | -104 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 13,040 | -125 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 13,165 | -138 | -1.04% |
| 2016 | 13,303 | -121 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 13,424 | -148 | -1.09% |
| 2014 | 13,572 | -172 | -1.25% |
| 2013 | 13,744 | -134 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 13,878 | -133 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 14,011 | -29 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 14,040 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,565 | -188 | -1.27% |
| 1990 | 14,753 | 431 | 3.01% |
| 1980 | 14,322 | 6,794 | 90.25% |
| 1970 | 7,528 | -262 | -3.36% |
| 1960 | 7,790 | 296 | 3.95% |
| 1950 | 7,494 | 1,553 | 26.14% |
| 1940 | 5,941 | 1,222 | 25.9% |
| 1930 | 4,719 | 415 | 9.64% |
| 1920 | 4,304 | 549 | 14.62% |
| 1910 | 3,755 | 203 | 5.72% |
| 1900 | 3,552 | -8,809 | -71.26% |