Los Alamos is a CDP located in Los Alamos County New Mexico. Los Alamos has a 2024 population of 13,700. Los Alamos is currently growing at a rate of 0.88% annually and its population has increased by 5.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,978 in 2020.
The average household income in Los Alamos is $162,603 with a poverty rate of 3.64%. The median age in Los Alamos is 41 years: 38.9 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Los Alamos was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,068 | 74.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,484 | 11.02% |
| Asian | 900 | 6.68% |
| Other race | 785 | 5.83% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,947 | 2.25 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 2,961 | 3 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 2,279 | 1.15 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 462 | 2.39 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Male | 245 | 3.11 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 1.27% |
| Associates Degree | 434 | 4.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,245 | 22.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,508 | 45.36% |
| High School Graduate | 1,060 | 10.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 1.13% |
| Some College | 1,453 | 14.62% |
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 | 6,985 | 6,872 | 4,821 |
| Hispanic | 1,599 | 1,529 | 826 |
| 2+ Races | 1,002 | 971 | 595 |
| Asian | 810 | 797 | 743 |
| Other Race | 542 | 518 | 253 |
| Black | 97 | 97 | 79 |
| Native American | 83 | 72 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 91.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,750 | $142,713 | $58,608 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,350 | $149,973 | $89,117 |
| High School Graduate | $74,097 | $83,542 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $100,754 | $117,750 | $74,052 |
| Some College | $55,762 | $59,950 | $46,600 |
$100,754
Average Earnings
$117,750
Average Male
$74,052
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.33% of Los Alamos residents speak only English, while 20.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,267 | 274 | 2.96% |
| Hispanic | 2,382 | 194 | 8.14% |
| Other | 780 | 116 | 14.87% |
| Multiple | 1,470 | 61 | 4.15% |
| Native | 92 | 18 | 19.57% |
3.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.94%
Male Poverty Rate
4.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Los Alamos is Native, with 19.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Los Alamos is White, with 2.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.36% |
| Some College | 6.09% |
| High School | 3.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.37% |
| Female Employed | 1.2% |
| Male Employed | 0.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $167,714 | $191,549 |
| Households | $136,502 | $162,603 |
| Married Families | $178,009 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $99,245 | $111,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
691
Number of Veterans
598
Male Veterans
93
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 283 |
| Second Gulf War | 197 |
| Vietnam | 151 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 271 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 75+ | 130 |
| 65 to 74 | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 547 | 6.78% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 9.69% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 5.94% |
| Native American | 29 | 34.94% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
27.82%
Born in Los Alamos
86.67%
Native Born
13.33%
Foreign Born
5.75%
Non Citizen
7.59%
Naturalized
86.67% of Los Alamos residents were born in the United States, with 27.82% having been born in New Mexico. 5.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,700 | 120 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 13,580 | 120 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 13,460 | 190 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 13,270 | 292 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 12,978 | 312 | 2.46% |
| 2019 | 12,666 | 293 | 2.37% |
| 2018 | 12,373 | 338 | 2.81% |
| 2017 | 12,035 | 302 | 2.57% |
| 2016 | 11,733 | -82 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 11,815 | -28 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 11,843 | -225 | -1.86% |
| 2013 | 12,068 | 54 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 12,014 | -66 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 12,080 | 61 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 12,019 | 0 | 0% |