Luna County, NM

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Luna County Overview

25,393
TOTAL POPULATION
12,969
MALE POPULATION
12,424
FEMALE POPULATION
104.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.80
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,799
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,654
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,241
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
49.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
50.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,548
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,933
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Luna County Area Codes

Race in Luna County

The most populous races in Luna County are Hispanic or Latino (17,472 | 68.8%), White / Caucasian (17,075 | 67.2%), and Two or more Races (5,493 | 21.6%).
Race in Luna County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3041.2%
Black / African American4821.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific120.1%
Hispanic or Latino17,47268.8%
Native / Alaskan2150.9%
White / Caucasian17,07567.2%
Two or more Races5,49321.6%
Some other Race1,8127.1%
Total25,393100.0%

Ancestry in Luna County

The most populous ancestries reported in Luna County are Mexican (16,592 | 65.3%), German (1,411 | 5.6%), English (1,185 | 4.7%), American (1,165 | 4.6%), and Irish (1,115 | 4.4%), together accounting for 84.6% of all Luna County residents.
Ancestry in Luna County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African340.1%
American1,1654.6%
Apache710.3%
Arab220.1%
Armenian70.0%
Basque90.0%
Bhutanese20.0%
Blackfeet10.0%
British2651.0%
Burmese1190.5%
Canadian370.2%
Central American750.3%
Cherokee890.4%
Choctaw10.0%
Creek190.1%
Cuban1210.5%
Czech940.4%
Czechoslovakian720.3%
Danish1230.5%
Dominican20.0%
Dutch1540.6%
English1,1854.7%
European2260.9%
Finnish310.1%
French2390.9%
German1,4115.6%
Greek40.0%
Guamanian / Chamorro120.1%
Guatemalan220.1%
Hungarian40.0%
Iranian280.1%
Irish1,1154.4%
Italian3271.3%
Korean2140.8%
Lithuanian240.1%
Mexican16,59265.3%
Mexican American Indian560.2%
Moroccan220.1%
Navajo360.1%
Northern European210.1%
Norwegian460.2%
Paiute100.0%
Panamanian240.1%
Pennsylvania German190.1%
Polish830.3%
Portuguese50.0%
Pueblo1080.4%
Puerto Rican520.2%
Romanian250.1%
Russian190.1%
Salvadoran290.1%
Scandinavian210.1%
Scotch-Irish1330.5%
Scottish1070.4%
Serbian80.0%
Slovak30.0%
Spaniard830.3%
Spanish1380.5%
Spanish American290.1%
Subsaharan African340.1%
Swedish640.3%
Swiss150.1%
Thai40.0%
Welsh740.3%
Yugoslavian210.1%
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Immigrants in Luna County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Luna County came from Latin America (3,841 | 15.1%), Central America (3,807 | 15.0%), Mexico (3,734 | 14.7%), Asia (102 | 0.4%), and Philippines (91 | 0.4%), together accounting for 45.6% of all Luna County residents.
Immigrants in Luna County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1020.4%
Caribbean340.1%
Central America3,80715.0%
Cuba340.1%
Eastern Europe140.1%
Europe440.2%
Guatemala420.2%
India40.0%
Iran70.0%
Latin America3,84115.1%
Mexico3,73414.7%
Northern Europe300.1%
Panama310.1%
Philippines910.4%
Poland60.0%
Scotland300.1%
Serbia80.0%
South Central Asia110.0%
South Eastern Asia910.4%
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Sex and Age in Luna County

Sex and Age in Luna County

The most populous age groups in Luna County are Under 5 Years (1,099 | 8.5%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (1,085 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Luna County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,099 (8.5%)902 (7.3%)
5 to 9 Years917 (7.1%)1,085 (8.7%)
10 to 14 Years905 (7.0%)768 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years846 (6.5%)897 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years778 (6.0%)736 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years769 (5.9%)778 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years948 (7.3%)768 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years704 (5.4%)726 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years735 (5.7%)494 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years595 (4.6%)595 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years638 (4.9%)650 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years683 (5.3%)772 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years703 (5.4%)688 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years699 (5.4%)717 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years746 (5.8%)638 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years576 (4.4%)476 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years176 (1.4%)514 (4.1%)
85 Years and over452 (3.5%)220 (1.8%)
Total12,969 (100.0%)12,424 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Luna County

Median Family Size in Luna County

The median family size in Luna County is 3.81 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,056 | 20.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (566 | 10.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.21 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Luna County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,568 (68.8%)3.83
Single Male/Father566 (10.9%)3.21
Single Female/Mother1,056 (20.3%)4.08
Total Families5,190 (100.0%)3.81

Median Household Size in Luna County

The median household size in Luna County is 2.79 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,056 | 11.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.18 persons per household. non-family households (3,761 | 42.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Luna County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,568 (39.9%)3.86
Single Male/Father566 (6.3%)3.85
Single Female/Mother1,056 (11.8%)4.18
Non-family3,761 (42.0%)1.23
Total Households8,951 (100.0%)2.79

Household Size by Marriage Status in Luna County

Out of a total of 8,951 households in Luna County, 5,190 (58.0%) are family households, while 3,761 (42.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,964, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,266.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Luna County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,266 (36.5%)
2-Person Households1,964 (21.9%)395 (4.4%)
3-Person Households1,424 (15.9%)47 (0.5%)
4-Person Households814 (9.1%)39 (0.4%)
5-Person Households728 (8.1%)14 (0.2%)
6-Person Households207 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households53 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,190 (58.0%)3,761 (42.0%)

Female Fertility in Luna County

Fertility by Age in Luna County

Average fertility rate in Luna County is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 93.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Luna County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years180 (93.8%)79.0
35 to 50 years12 (6.2%)6.0
Total192 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Luna County

62.0% of women with births (192) in Luna County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 40.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Luna County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years107 (59.4%)73 (40.6%)
35 to 50 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (62.0%)73 (38.0%)

Fertility by Education in Luna County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Luna County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School79 (41.1%)56.0
High School Diploma60 (31.2%)30.0
College or Associate's Degree41 (21.3%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree12 (6.2%)52.0
Total192 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Luna County

38.0% of women with births in Luna County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 92.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Luna County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School6 (7.6%)73 (92.4%)
High School Diploma60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (62.0%)73 (38.0%)

Income in Luna County

Income Overview in Luna County

Per Capita Income in Luna County is $20,799, while median incomes of families and households are $51,654 and $38,241 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income25,393$20,799
Median Family Income5,190$51,654
Mean Family Income5,190$63,792
Median Household Income8,951$38,241
Mean Household Income8,951$51,973
Income Deficit5,190$9,548
Wage / Income Gap (%)25,39349.93%
Wage / Income Gap ($)25,39350.07¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index25,3930.45

Earnings by Sex in Luna County

Average Earnings in Luna County are $25,034, $32,933 for men and $16,490 for women, a difference of 49.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Luna County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,320 (54.7%)$32,933
Female4,408 (45.3%)$16,490
Total9,728 (100.0%)$25,034

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Luna County

The most common earnings brackets in Luna County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (543 | 10.2%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (391 | 8.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Luna County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less230 (4.3%)369 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999148 (2.8%)378 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499243 (4.6%)337 (7.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999357 (6.7%)126 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499205 (3.8%)381 (8.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999302 (5.7%)380 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49947 (0.9%)391 (8.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999143 (2.7%)116 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499231 (4.3%)182 (4.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999147 (2.8%)145 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999481 (9.0%)237 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999274 (5.1%)286 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999149 (2.8%)134 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999296 (5.6%)252 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999223 (4.2%)135 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999316 (5.9%)113 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999227 (4.3%)125 (2.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999365 (6.9%)101 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999543 (10.2%)121 (2.8%)
$100,000+393 (7.4%)99 (2.2%)
Total5,320 (100.0%)4,408 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Luna County

Average earnings in Luna County are $42,905 for men and $19,192 for women, a difference of 55.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,198, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $23,571. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,310, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,076.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Luna County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$23,571$14,076
High School Diploma$37,145$19,268
College or Associate's Degree$49,802$22,083
Bachelor's Degree$51,667$46,310
Graduate Degree$81,198$0
Total$42,905$19,192

Family Income in Luna County

Family Income Brackets in Luna County

According to the Luna County family income data, there are 1,028 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.8% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 99 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Luna County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002184.2%
$10,000 to $14,9992494.8%
$15,000 to $24,99957111.0%
$25,000 to $34,99967012.9%
$35,000 to $49,99966412.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,02819.8%
$75,000 to $99,99978415.1%
$100,000 to $149,99976314.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991452.8%
$200,000+991.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Luna County

7+ person families (53 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in Luna County with $103,603 per family, while 2-person families (2,264 | 43.6%) have the highest median income of $27,863 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Luna County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,264 (43.6%)$55,726
3-Person Families1,239 (23.9%)$34,905
4-Person Families787 (15.2%)$56,734
5-Person Families660 (12.7%)$59,676
6-Person Families187 (3.6%)$0
7+ Person Families53 (1.0%)$103,603
Total5,190 (100.0%)$51,654

Family Income by Number of Earners in Luna County

The median family income in Luna County is $51,654, with families comprising 3+ earners (464) having the highest median family income of $100,756, while families with no earners (1,114) have the lowest median family income of $31,471, accounting for 8.9% and 21.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Luna County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,114 (21.5%)$31,471
1 Earner2,204 (42.5%)$46,375
2 Earners1,408 (27.1%)$77,711
3+ Earners464 (8.9%)$100,756
Total5,190 (100.0%)$51,654

Household Income in Luna County

Household Income Brackets in Luna County

With 1,549 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Luna County, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 125 households (1.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Luna County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006627.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998239.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,54917.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,22613.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,21713.6%
$50,000 to $74,9991,45016.2%
$75,000 to $99,9998599.6%
$100,000 to $149,99990410.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991431.6%
$200,000+1251.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Luna County

The median household income in Luna County is $38,241, with the highest median household income of $44,666 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,469 households (27.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $27,688, with 279 households (3.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Luna County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years279 (3.1%)$27,688
25 to 44 Years2,469 (27.6%)$44,666
45 to 64 Years2,719 (30.4%)$43,661
65+ Years3,484 (38.9%)$32,937
Total8,951 (100.0%)$38,241

Poverty in Luna County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Luna County

With 20.2% poverty level for males and 26.5% for females among the residents of Luna County, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 212 males (65.8%) and 279 females (68.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Luna County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (2.4%)435 (48.5%)
5 Years80 (53.7%)28 (19.9%)
6 to 11 Years273 (28.2%)343 (26.8%)
12 to 14 Years195 (28.7%)146 (36.5%)
15 Years97 (45.5%)31 (18.4%)
16 and 17 Years212 (65.8%)279 (68.9%)
18 to 24 Years87 (8.2%)296 (29.8%)
25 to 34 Years389 (24.0%)314 (20.5%)
35 to 44 Years294 (21.1%)420 (34.8%)
45 to 54 Years202 (16.5%)284 (22.9%)
55 to 64 Years313 (22.7%)247 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years287 (19.9%)259 (19.2%)
75 Years and over117 (10.0%)162 (13.7%)
Total2,572 (20.2%)3,244 (26.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Luna County

According to the poverty statistics in Luna County, males aged under 5 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.6% of males and 86.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Luna County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,073 (97.6%)462 (51.5%)
5 Years69 (46.3%)113 (80.1%)
6 to 11 Years695 (71.8%)938 (73.2%)
12 to 14 Years485 (71.3%)254 (63.5%)
15 Years116 (54.5%)137 (81.6%)
16 and 17 Years110 (34.2%)126 (31.1%)
18 to 24 Years971 (91.8%)698 (70.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,233 (76.0%)1,216 (79.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,097 (78.9%)785 (65.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,024 (83.5%)957 (77.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,066 (77.3%)1,213 (83.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,152 (80.1%)1,093 (80.8%)
75 Years and over1,059 (90.0%)1,019 (86.3%)
Total10,150 (79.8%)9,011 (73.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Luna County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Luna County show that 13.9% or 494 of the total 3,568 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 11.3%, which includes 232 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Luna County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,827 (88.7%)232 (11.3%)
1 or 2 Children848 (83.8%)164 (16.2%)
3 or 4 Children399 (81.6%)90 (18.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Total3,074 (86.2%)494 (13.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Luna County

According to the poverty data in Luna County, 13.6% or 77 single-father households and 40.7% or 430 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (59.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Luna County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children25 (22.7%)18 (6.8%)
1 or 2 Children11 (2.8%)280 (45.3%)
3 or 4 Children41 (59.4%)50 (53.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)
Total77 (13.6%)430 (40.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Luna County

The poverty data for Luna County shows that 494 of the married-couple family households (13.9%) and 507 of the single-parent households (31.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Luna County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children232 (11.3%)43 (11.5%)
1 or 2 Children164 (16.2%)291 (29.0%)
3 or 4 Children90 (18.4%)91 (56.2%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)
Total494 (13.9%)507 (31.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Luna County

Employment by Class of Employer in Luna County

Among the 8,172 employed individuals in Luna County, private company employees (5,703 | 69.8%), local government employees (867 | 10.6%), and state government employees (632 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Luna County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,70369.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1351.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3173.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations2102.6%
Local Government Employees86710.6%
State Government Employees6327.7%
Federal Government Employees3083.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total8,172100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Luna County

According to the labor force statistics for Luna County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (19,336), 46.2% or 8,933 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 625 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 77.2% or 1,194 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.9% or 125 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Luna County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years511 (37.5%)37 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years896 (59.2%)41 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,194 (77.2%)99 (8.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,059 (61.7%)80 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,750 (65.8%)61 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,863 (75.2%)130 (7.0%)
55 to 59 Years896 (61.6%)125 (13.9%)
60 to 64 Years448 (32.2%)39 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years269 (9.6%)9 (3.4%)
75 Years and over56 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,933 (46.2%)625 (7.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Luna County

According to labor force statistics for Luna County, 64.1% of individuals (7,209) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,246) are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 533 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.2% or 1,012 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 13.6% or 162 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Luna County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,189 (44.3%)365 (13.6%)
High School Diploma3,028 (70.1%)298 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree1,983 (63.8%)131 (4.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,012 (89.2%)92 (8.1%)
Total7,209 (64.1%)832 (7.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Luna County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Luna County are Community & Social Service (838 | 10.1%), Management (598 | 7.2%), Education Instruction & Library (533 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (389 | 4.7%), and Business & Financial (216 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Luna County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Luna County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Luna County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management416 (69.6%)182 (30.4%)
Business & Financial138 (63.9%)78 (36.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 53 (6.3%)785 (93.7%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library53 (9.9%)480 (90.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)193 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating233 (59.9%)156 (40.1%)
Health Technologists151 (74.8%)51 (25.3%)
Total (Category)959 (44.4%)1,201 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)4,652 (56.1%)3,644 (43.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Luna County are Cleaning & Maintenance (510 | 6.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (498 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (329 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (278 | 3.4%), and Law Enforcement (169 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Luna County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Luna County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (88.1%), Security & Protection (83.1%), and Law Enforcement (79.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (87.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (78.3%), and Personal Care & Service (37.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Luna County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support41 (12.5%)288 (87.5%)
Security & Protection231 (83.1%)47 (16.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention96 (88.1%)13 (11.9%)
Law Enforcement135 (79.9%)34 (20.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving108 (21.7%)390 (78.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance319 (62.5%)191 (37.4%)
Personal Care & Service103 (62.4%)62 (37.6%)
Total (Category)802 (45.1%)978 (54.9%)
Total (Overall)4,652 (56.1%)3,644 (43.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Luna County are Office & Administration (1,051 | 12.7%), and Sales & Related (591 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Luna County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Luna County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related202 (34.2%)389 (65.8%)
Office & Administration293 (27.9%)758 (72.1%)
Total (Category)495 (30.1%)1,147 (69.9%)
Total (Overall)4,652 (56.1%)3,644 (43.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Luna County are Construction & Extraction (631 | 7.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (352 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (184 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Luna County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Luna County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry184 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction616 (97.6%)15 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair352 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,152 (98.7%)15 (1.3%)
Total (Overall)4,652 (56.1%)3,644 (43.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Luna County are Material Moving (805 | 9.7%), Production (393 | 4.7%), and Transportation (349 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Luna County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Luna County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production226 (57.5%)167 (42.5%)
Transportation326 (93.4%)23 (6.6%)
Material Moving692 (86.0%)113 (14.0%)
Total (Category)1,244 (80.4%)303 (19.6%)
Total (Overall)4,652 (56.1%)3,644 (43.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Luna County

Employment Industries in Luna County

The major employment industries in Luna County include Educational Services (1,138 | 13.7%), Retail Trade (1,032 | 12.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (948 | 11.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (810 | 9.8%), and Construction (717 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Luna County

Employment Industries by Sex in Luna County

The Luna County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (91.8%), and Construction (88.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (86.5%), Finance & Insurance (83.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (73.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Luna County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting381 (70.8%)157 (29.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction627 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction631 (88.0%)86 (12.0%)
Manufacturing286 (68.6%)131 (31.4%)
Wholesale Trade7 (13.5%)45 (86.5%)
Retail Trade613 (59.4%)419 (40.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing371 (91.8%)33 (8.2%)
Utilities69 (46.6%)79 (53.4%)
Information53 (76.8%)16 (23.2%)
Finance & Insurance33 (16.3%)170 (83.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing34 (66.7%)17 (33.3%)
Professional & Scientific120 (73.2%)44 (26.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support39 (44.3%)49 (55.7%)
Educational Services333 (29.3%)805 (70.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance249 (26.3%)699 (73.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation76 (33.6%)150 (66.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services285 (35.2%)525 (64.8%)
Public Administration291 (62.8%)172 (37.1%)
Total4,652 (56.1%)3,644 (43.9%)

Education in Luna County

School Enrollment in Luna County

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,411 students in Luna County are high school (1,307 | 24.1%), middle school (1,305 | 24.1%), and elementary school (1,206 | 22.3%).
School Enrollment in Luna County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2955.4%
Kindergarten69412.8%
Elementary School1,20622.3%
Middle School1,30524.1%
High School1,30724.1%
College / Undergraduate4488.3%
Graduate / Professional1562.9%
Total5,411100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Luna County

Out of a total of 5,411 students who are enrolled in schools in Luna County, 119 (2.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,292 (97.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 36 (14.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 288 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Luna County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds288 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,788 (96.9%)58 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,576 (99.9%)1 (0.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,057 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds144 (94.7%)8 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds120 (98.4%)2 (1.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds218 (85.8%)36 (14.2%)
35 Years and over101 (87.8%)14 (12.2%)
Total5,292 (97.8%)119 (2.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Luna County

Education (596 | 29.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (250 | 12.2%), business (217 | 10.6%), arts & humanities (213 | 10.4%), and engineering (147 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 2,042 individuals in Luna County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Luna County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics30.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural25012.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1125.5%
Psychology1145.6%
Social Sciences633.1%
Engineering1477.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies100.5%
Science & Technology1075.2%
Business21710.6%
Education59629.2%
Literature & Languages522.5%
Liberal Arts & History874.3%
Visual & Performing Arts562.7%
Communications150.7%
Arts & Humanities21310.4%
Total2,042100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Luna County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Luna County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Luna County are males with 2 vehicles (1,623, accounting for 35.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,227, making up 45.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Luna County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle105 (2.3%)152 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle473 (10.4%)631 (17.5%)
2 Vehicles1,623 (35.6%)1,227 (34.1%)
3 Vehicles990 (21.7%)1,055 (29.3%)
4 Vehicles357 (7.8%)192 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles1,014 (22.2%)343 (9.5%)
Total4,562 (100.0%)3,600 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Luna County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Luna County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,871 commuters, 24.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,860 commuters, 24.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (951 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Luna County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4185.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1,87124.5%
10 to 14 Minutes1,86024.4%
15 to 19 Minutes95112.4%
20 to 24 Minutes4165.4%
25 to 29 Minutes4155.4%
30 to 34 Minutes3534.6%
35 to 39 Minutes270.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1612.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4626.0%
60 to 89 Minutes3674.8%
90 or more Minutes3354.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Luna County

The most common commute times in Luna County are 10 to 14 minutes (949 commuters, 21.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,281 commuters, 40.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Luna County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes316 (7.1%)102 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes590 (13.3%)1,281 (40.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes949 (21.4%)911 (28.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes637 (14.4%)314 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes332 (7.5%)84 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes280 (6.3%)135 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes237 (5.3%)116 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes27 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes110 (2.5%)51 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes363 (8.2%)99 (3.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes261 (5.9%)106 (3.3%)
90 or more Minutes331 (7.5%)4 (0.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Luna County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Luna County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (594, 13.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,107, 34.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Luna County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM530 (12.0%)168 (5.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM89 (2.0%)91 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM327 (7.4%)39 (1.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM576 (13.0%)83 (2.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM594 (13.4%)210 (6.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM565 (12.8%)280 (8.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM380 (8.6%)1,107 (34.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM421 (9.5%)257 (8.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM33 (0.7%)119 (3.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM337 (7.6%)154 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM71 (1.6%)69 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9 (0.2%)86 (2.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM211 (4.8%)351 (11.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM290 (6.5%)189 (5.9%)
Total4,433 (100.0%)3,203 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Luna County

Occupancy by Ownership in Luna County

Of the total 8,951 dwellings in Luna County, owner-occupied units account for 5,962 (66.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,989 (33.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Luna County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,96266.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,98933.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,951100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Luna County

Occupancy by Household Size in Luna County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,26636.5%
2-Person Household2,35926.4%
3-Person Household1,47116.4%
4+ Person Household1,85520.7%
Total Housing Units8,951100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Luna County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Luna County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,992 (61.0%)1,274 (39.0%)
2-Person Household1,750 (74.2%)609 (25.8%)
3-Person Household1,060 (72.1%)411 (27.9%)
4+ Person Household1,160 (62.5%)695 (37.5%)
Total Housing Units5,962 (66.6%)2,989 (33.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Luna County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Luna County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,559 (67.2%)760 (32.8%)
High School Diploma2,044 (66.0%)1,051 (34.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,587 (68.0%)748 (32.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher772 (64.2%)430 (35.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Luna County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Luna County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,66418.6%
35 to 44 Years1,08412.1%
45 to 54 Years1,38915.5%
55 to 64 Years1,33014.9%
65 to 74 Years2,04022.8%
75 to 84 Years90710.1%
85 Years and Over5376.0%
Total8,951100.0%

Housing Finances in Luna County

Median Income by Occupancy in Luna County

Median Income by Occupancy in Luna County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,962 (66.6%)$48,199
Renter-Occupied2,989 (33.4%)$23,167
Average8,951 (100.0%)$38,241

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Luna County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Luna County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00074 (1.2%)205 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99995 (1.6%)284 (9.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999284 (4.8%)537 (18.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999679 (11.4%)241 (8.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999329 (5.5%)303 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999777 (13.0%)445 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999926 (15.5%)293 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,167 (19.6%)286 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999617 (10.3%)240 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999752 (12.6%)150 (5.0%)
$150,000 or more262 (4.4%)5 (0.2%)
Total5,962 (100.0%)2,989 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Luna County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Luna County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,803 (30.2%)451 (15.1%)
$300 to $4991,006 (16.9%)533 (17.8%)
$500 to $7991,063 (17.8%)921 (30.8%)
$800 to $999588 (9.9%)325 (10.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,040 (17.4%)239 (8.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999375 (6.3%)138 (4.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49975 (1.3%)20 (0.7%)
$2,500 to $2,99912 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,962 (100.0%)2,989 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Luna County

Housing Structures in Luna County

Housing Structures in Luna County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,06656.6%
Single Unit, Attached270.3%
2 Unit Apartments650.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2653.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1411.6%
10 or more Apartments4044.5%
Mobile Home / Other2,98333.3%
Total8,951100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Luna County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Luna County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,049 (79.9%)1,017 (20.1%)
Single Unit, Attached27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24 (9.1%)241 (90.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)141 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)404 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other1,862 (62.4%)1,121 (37.6%)
Total5,962 (66.6%)2,989 (33.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Luna County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Luna County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room38 (0.6%)241 (8.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms258 (4.3%)605 (20.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,570 (43.1%)1,269 (42.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,941 (32.6%)828 (27.7%)
8 or more Rooms1,155 (19.4%)46 (1.5%)
Total5,962 (100.0%)2,989 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Luna County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Luna County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,894 (31.8%)980 (32.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas574 (9.6%)180 (6.0%)
Electricity3,063 (51.4%)1,792 (60.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)27 (0.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels424 (7.1%)10 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used7 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,962 (100.0%)2,989 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Luna County

Household Vehicle Usage in Luna County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle334 (5.6%)393 (13.2%)
1 Vehicle1,706 (28.6%)1,260 (42.1%)
2 Vehicles1,849 (31.0%)992 (33.2%)
3 or more Vehicles2,073 (34.8%)344 (11.5%)
Total5,962 (100.0%)2,989 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Luna County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Luna County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,2072,755
Median Property Value$90,900$126,000
Median Household Income$37,608$160
Monthly Housing Costs$270$0
Real Estate Taxes$517$160

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Luna County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Luna County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000621 (19.4%)101 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,202 (37.5%)1,037 (37.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,231 (38.4%)1,480 (53.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999104 (3.2%)137 (5.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99919 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more15 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,207 (100.0%)2,755 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Luna County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Luna County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000134 (4.2%)7 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999881 (27.5%)35 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999529 (16.5%)411 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999401 (12.5%)248 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999675 (21.0%)525 (19.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999268 (8.4%)492 (17.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999217 (6.8%)349 (12.7%)
$150,000 or more102 (3.2%)535 (19.4%)
Total3,207 (100.0%)2,755 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Luna County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Luna County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,289 (40.2%)54,159 (1,965.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x566 (17.6%)1,119 (40.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x369 (11.5%)798 (29.0%)
4.0x or more948 (29.6%)365 (13.3%)
Total3,207 (100.0%)2,755 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Luna County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Luna County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,200 (68.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499561 (17.5%)1,673 (60.7%)
$800 to $1,499253 (7.9%)710 (25.8%)
Total3,207 (100.0%)2,755 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Luna County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Luna County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Luna County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,304 (99.3%)17 (0.7%)
6 to 18 Years4,646 (95.4%)222 (4.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,751 (92.0%)152 (8.0%)
26 to 34 Years2,317 (79.1%)611 (20.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,295 (89.2%)277 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,163 (87.7%)304 (12.3%)
55 to 64 Years2,233 (78.6%)606 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,791 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,357 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22,857 (91.3%)2,189 (8.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Luna County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Luna County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,304 (99.3%)17 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,646 (95.4%)222 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,751 (92.0%)152 (8.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Luna County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Luna County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,049 (88.1%)679 (11.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,827 (90.0%)645 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,473 (88.1%)468 (11.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,683 (91.5%)249 (8.5%)
$100,000 and over5,746 (97.7%)138 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Luna County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Luna County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,933 (83.3%)777 (33.5%)
6 to 18 Years3,639 (74.8%)1,281 (26.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,044 (54.9%)738 (38.8%)
25 to 34 Years1,469 (50.2%)1,129 (38.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,203 (46.8%)1,200 (46.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,067 (43.2%)1,188 (48.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,127 (39.7%)1,232 (43.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,711 (97.1%)1,216 (43.6%)
75 Years and over2,357 (100.0%)824 (35.0%)
Total16,550 (66.1%)9,585 (38.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Luna County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Luna County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years313 (13.3%)184 (7.6%)
18 to 34 Years454 (16.9%)215 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years783 (19.7%)844 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years825 (57.3%)394 (29.1%)
75 Years and over839 (71.3%)818 (69.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Luna County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Luna County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (0.9%)46 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years49 (1.8%)57 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years225 (5.7%)233 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years410 (28.5%)71 (5.2%)
75 Years and over499 (42.4%)281 (23.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Luna County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years155 (6.6%)25 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years56 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (1.2%)184 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years201 (14.0%)180 (13.3%)
75 Years and over25 (2.1%)75 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Luna County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years178 (7.5%)110 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years305 (11.4%)87 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years373 (9.4%)368 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years266 (18.5%)27 (2.0%)
75 Years and over158 (13.4%)244 (20.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Luna County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (0.9%)45 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years84 (3.1%)41 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years293 (7.4%)356 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years542 (37.7%)236 (17.5%)
75 Years and over561 (47.7%)583 (49.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Luna County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years37 (1.6%)36 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years137 (3.5%)101 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years45 (3.1%)11 (0.8%)
75 Years and over142 (12.1%)197 (16.7%)

Technology Access in Luna County

Computing Device Access in Luna County

Computing Device Access in Luna County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,57451.1%
Smartphone6,99478.1%
Tablet4,22147.2%
No Computing Device1,58317.7%
Total8,951100.0%

Internet Access in Luna County

Internet Access in Luna County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet190.2%
Broadband Home3,76242.0%
Cellular Data Only2,59329.0%
Satellite Internet6637.4%
No Internet2,09723.4%
Total8,951100.0%

Luna County Summary

Luna County is located in the southwestern corner of New Mexico, and is bordered by the states of Arizona and Mexico. It is the second largest county in the state, with an area of 5,912 square miles. The county seat is Deming, and the largest city is Columbus. The population of Luna County was estimated to be 25,095 in 2019.

Geography

Luna County is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, and is characterized by flat to rolling terrain. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the western portion is part of the Basin and Range Province, while the eastern portion is part of the Rio Grande Valley. The county is home to several mountain ranges, including the Florida Mountains, the Animas Mountains, and the Peloncillo Mountains. The county is also home to several rivers, including the Rio Grande, the Mimbres River, and the San Simon River.
The climate of Luna County is arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with most of the precipitation occurring in the summer months.

Economy

Luna County is largely rural, and the economy is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The county is home to several large farms and ranches, and the main crops grown in the county are cotton, alfalfa, and pecans. The county is also home to several mining operations, including copper, gold, and silver.
The county is also home to several manufacturing operations, including food processing, furniture manufacturing, and metal fabrication. The county is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Luna County was 24,233. The racial makeup of the county was 75.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.7% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $35,945. The per capita income for the county was $15,945. About 20.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Luna County is a rural county located in the southwestern corner of New Mexico. The county is characterized by flat to rolling terrain, and is home to several mountain ranges and rivers. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture and ranching, and the county is also home to several manufacturing and retail businesses. The population of the county is largely Hispanic or Latino, and the median income for a household is below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Luna County?
Total Population of Luna County is 25,393.
What is the Total Male Population of Luna County?
Total Male Population of Luna County is 12,969.
What is the Total Female Population of Luna County?
Total Female Population of Luna County is 12,424.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Luna County?
There are 104.39 Males per 100 Females in Luna County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Luna County?
There are 95.80 Females per 100 Males in Luna County.
What is the Median Population Age in Luna County?
Median Population Age in Luna County is 36.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Luna County
Average Family Size in Luna County is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Luna County
Average Household Size in Luna County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Luna County?
Per Capita income in Luna County is $20,799.
What is the Median Family Income in Luna County?
Median Family Income in Luna County is $51,654.
What is the Median Household income in Luna County?
Median Household Income in Luna County is $38,241.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Luna County?
Income or Wage Gap in Luna County is 49.9%.
Women in Luna County earn 50.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Luna County?
Family Income Deficit in Luna County is $9,548.
Families that are below poverty line in Luna County earn $9,548 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Luna County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Luna County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Luna County?
There are 8,933 People in the Labor Forcein in Luna County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Luna County?
46.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Luna County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Luna County?
Unemployment Rate in Luna County is 7.0%.