Luna County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Luna County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 25,420. It is the 18th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Luna County is 36.6 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Luna County is $37,917. This is 39% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 52% lower. The poverty rate stands at 26.1%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. 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 5.5%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Luna County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 66.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.1%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.9%.