2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,374
Los Alamos County is a small county in New Mexico with a population of 19,374. The median household income is $143,188, 120% above the national average. The poverty rate is 2.9%, median home value is $452,500, and 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 183% above the national average.
Population
19,374
2023 estimate
Rank #1919 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$143,188
Household
Rank #9 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$452,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #149 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
68.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #3 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
11.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
16.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
158% above New Mexico avg·120% above national avg
Poverty Rate
85% above New Mexico avg·80% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
29% above New Mexico avg·16% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$72,684
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
2.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
149% above New Mexico avg·116% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
49% above New Mexico avg·41% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above New Mexico avg·2% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
49% above New Mexico avg·49% above national avg
Housing Units
8,660
Households
8,211
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,146
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
14 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
186% above New Mexico avg·183% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
13% above New Mexico avg·11% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.1%
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