La Hacienda, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 640, La Hacienda's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

La Hacienda is a small community located in New Mexico, within Luna County. The total population is 640. It ranks as the 210th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Hacienda is 24.1 years. This is 39% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 38.0% of the population under 18, La Hacienda has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in La Hacienda is $30,541. This is 52% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 51.7%. This is 190% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.3%. This is 190% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $113,900. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in La Hacienda is Hispanic or Latino, making up 80.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 11.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (11.3%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (8.4% vs 1.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (80.3% vs 48.4%).

Education

7.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 36.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Hacienda, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.