Luna County's estimated 2026 population is 25,191 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Luna County is the 18th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 25,082 and has seen a growth of 0.43% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.3 years
Female: 37.2 years
Male: 34.7 years
There are 19,000 adults, (5,330 of whom are seniors) in Luna County.
Female: 12,389 (48.4%)
Male: 13,222 (51.6%)
The racial composition of Luna County includes 40.08% White, 14.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 10,677 | 41.69% |
| White | 10,264 | 40.08% |
| Other race | 3,635 | 14.19% |
| Black or African American | 384 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 342 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 291 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.07% |
Luna County's average per capita income is $30,997. Household income levels show a median of $36,419. The poverty rate stands at 28.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $57,421 | - |
| Families | $45,822 | $62,399 |
| Households | $36,419 | $54,300 |
| Non Families | $24,435 | $37,898 |
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