Poverty Rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico
In Las Cruces, New Mexico, an estimated 25,459 of 110,138 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
The poverty rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 23.1%.
- How many people in Las Cruces, New Mexico live in poverty?
In Las Cruces, New Mexico, an estimated 25,459 of 110,138 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico compare to the average for New Mexico?
The poverty rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 31.25% higher than the New Mexico average. In Las Cruces, New Mexico, an estimated 23.1% of 110,138 people live in poverty. In New Mexico, 17.6% of 2,072,033 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 83.33% higher than the US average. In Las Cruces, New Mexico, an estimated 23.1% of 110,138 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
13.2% of 23 thousand people
Under 5 years
22.1% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
22.1% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
9.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
9.8% of 17 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
13.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
13.2% of 23 thousand people
18 to 64 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
21.4% of 71 thousand people
18 to 34 years
31% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
31% of 35 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
11.8% of 36 thousand people
60 years and over
20.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
20.4% of 25 thousand people
65 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
18.8% of 19 thousand people
White
14.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
14.8% of 53 thousand people
Some other race
29.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
29.6% of 17 thousand people
Two or more races
20.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
20.7% of 37 thousand people
Hispanic
22.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
22.1% of 66 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
13.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
13.9% of 38 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
15.5% of 74 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
28.2% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
27.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
27.5% of 14 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
16% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
16% of 22 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
5.4% of 29 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
14.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
14.8% of 58 thousand people
Employed
12.4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
12.4% of 54 thousand people
Male
11.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
11.7% of 28 thousand people
Female
13.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
13.2% of 26 thousand people
Unemployed
54.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
54.1% of 3 thousand people
Male
54.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
54.2% of 3 thousand people
Female
53.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
53.5% of 647 people
Population 16 years and over
20.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
20.5% of 94 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
2.9% of 38 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
32.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
32.3% of 22 thousand people
Did not work
32.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
32.7% of 34 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
33.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
33.3% of 33 thousand people
Male
35.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
35.2% of 17 thousand people
Female
31.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
31.3% of 16 thousand people
18 to 24 years
70.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
70.7% of 8 thousand people
25 to 34 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
23.6% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
14.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
14.7% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
12.3% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
28.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
28.9% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
29% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
29% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
16.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
16.4% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
5.1% of 12 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
49% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
49% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
52.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
52.2% of 11 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
19.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Las Cruces, New Mexico
2023
19.1%
Poverty Rate by City around Doña Ana County
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- Chamberino, New Mexico 30.4% of 720 people.
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