Luna County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Luna County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35029
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 029
Geography
- Land Area
- 2965.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.17 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2965.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.184523
- Longitude
- -107.747191
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,269
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,725
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,333 | 35.8% |
| Hispanic | 14,934 | 64.2% |
| White | 7,270 | 31.2% |
| Black | 389 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 215 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 112 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,061 | 42.2% |
| Hispanic | 9,663 | 57.8% |
| White | 6,288 | 37.6% |
| Black | 371 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 341 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,611
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $37,385
- Poverty Rate
- 28.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,185
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,264 | 40.1% |
| Black | 384 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 291 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,297
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,938 | 40.2% |
| Republican | 4,116 | 33.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,978 | 24.2% |
| Other | 65 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,871 | 47.7% |
| Female | 6,426 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,108 | 41.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,329 | 51.5% |
| Black | 20 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 67 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,773
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,103 | 60.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,213 | 35.0% |
| Black | 11 | 55.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 37.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,722 | 46.4% |
| Female | 3,051 | 47.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,793 (29.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,409 (14.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,621
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $132,237
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $781
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 5.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.