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Demographics for Las Cruces NM 88012

Crime

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Total Crime Risk Index 54 117 100
Personal Crime Risk Index 77 135 100
Murder Risk Index 103 112 100
Rape Risk Index 124 165 100
Robbery Risk Index 41 72 100
Assault Risk Index 24 162 100
Property Crime Risk Index 42 115 100
Burglary Risk Index 28 140 100
Larceny Risk Index 30 109 100
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk Index 65 103 100

Index score (100 = National Average) for an area is compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ — We encourage you to consult with a knowledgeable local Real Estate agent or contact the local police department for additional information.

Population Age / Growth

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Total Population 21,778 2,001,601 305,316,813
Population Density 48 16 NA
Population Change Since 1990 200% 32% 23%
Population Change Since 2000 37% 10% 8%
Population Male 50% 49.35% 49.3%
Population Female 50% 50.65% 50.7%
Median Age 29.82 34.46 35.89
Population by Age
Age 0-4 9.38% 7.24% 6.76%
Age 5-9 8.83% 6.95% 6.6%
Age 10-14 8.72% 7.1% 6.71%
Age 15-19 7.08% 7.37% 7.03%
Age 20-24 6.32% 7.38% 7.01%
Age 25-29 8.31% 6.98% 6.79%
Age 30-34 8.24% 6.41% 6.55%
Age 35-39 6.36% 6.14% 6.78%
Age 40-44 7.21% 6.62% 7.27%
Age 45-49 6.53% 7.02% 7.47%
Age 50-54 5.46% 6.72% 7.01%
Age 55-59 4.95% 6.19% 6.2%
Age 60-64 3.76% 5.06% 4.98%
Age 65-69 3.04% 3.89% 3.74%
Age 70-74 2.14% 2.99% 2.93%
Age 75-79 1.95% 2.44% 2.43%
Age 80-84 1.17% 1.84% 1.9%
Age 85+ 0.54% 1.66% 1.86%

Race

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
American Indian, Eskimo, Aluet 1.05% 9.71% 0.77%
Asian or Pacific Islander 0.89% 1.41% 4.6%
Black 2.63% 2.07% 12.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.17% 0.15% 0.19%
Other 6.87% 18.56% 8.53%
White 88.39% 68.1% 73.51%
Population Hispanic 61.63% 44.59% 15.5%
Population Non Hispanic 38.38% 55.41% 84.5%

Households & Dwellings Inventory / Size

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Households 7,390 741,413 113,634,428
Median Home Sale Price (where available) $160,097 NA NA
Median Dwelling Age 12 23 29
Average Household Size 3 3 3
In Current Residence 5+ Years 24% 32% 35%
Annual Residential Turnover 20% 21% 18%
Median Years in Residence 3 3 3
Households: Family 71.72% 64.79% 66.4%
Households: Non-Family 28.28% 35.21% 33.6%
Households: With Children 37.48% 33.44% 34.17%
Households: No Children 62.52% 66.56% 65.83%
Dwellings
Vacant 11.33% 15.02% 12.36%
Owner-Occupied 65.79% 59.14% 59.23%
Renter-Occupied 22.88% 25.84% 28.41%
Vehicles by Household
No Vehicles Available 4% 6% 8%
One Vehicle Available 27% 33% 33%
Two or More Vehicles Available 69% 62% 59%
Marital Status
Never Married 16.13% 21.45% 21.17%
Now Married 41.82% 40.28% 41.74%
Separated 3.13% 3.34% 4.19%
Widowed 3.46% 4.58% 5.13%
Divorced 8.73% 9.06% 7.68%

Occupation & Industry / Drive Time

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Occupations: White Collar 73.81% 76.49% 77.74%
Occupations: Blue Collar 26.19% 23.51% 22.26%
Employees by Job Type:
Executives, Managers, Administrators 0.8% 4.28% 5.56%
Professional Specialty Occupations 1.69% 6.57% 7.61%
Sales Professionals 0.11% 0.89% 1.22%
Technologies and Technicians 0.25% 1.38% 1.75%
Sales Workers and Clerks 0.5% 3.69% 4.35%
Administrative Support 1.41% 6.98% 8.85%
Technical, Sales and Administrative: Field Occupations 0% 0.07% 0.12%
Private Household 0% 0% 0%
Protective Services 0.12% 0.7% 0.71%
Other Services: Site Based 1.29% 5.9% 6.28%
Other Services: Field Based 0.04% 0.22% 0.27%
Farming, Forestry, and Fishing 0.25% 1.22% 1.15%
Precision, Craft and Repair: Site Based 0.81% 3.5% 4.13%
Construction, Repair and Mining: Field Based 0.42% 1.54% 1.35%
Machine Operators, Assemblers and Inspectors 0.13% 0.71% 1.14%
Transportation Materials Moving Workers 0.25% 1.21% 1.41%
Handlers, Helpers and Laborers 0.34% 1.26% 1.33%
Employees by Industry:
Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing 0.12% 0.49% 0.5%
Mining 0% 0.59% 0.14%
Construction 1.01% 2.39% 2.16%
Manufacturing 0.35% 1.96% 4.56%
Transportation and Communications 0.22% 1.58% 2.05%
Wholesale Trade 0.33% 1.42% 2.35%
Retail Trade 1.27% 8.53% 9.79%
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 0.37% 2.27% 3.35%
Services 4.51% 16.82% 19.36%
Public Administration 0.21% 4.07% 2.97%
Unclassified 0% 0.18% 0.42%
Transportation to Work:
Public 0% 1% 5%
Drive / Carpool 94% 91% 88%
Walk / Bike / Other 2% 4% 4%
Work at Home 4% 4% 3%
Median Travel Time to Work (in minutes) 22.2 17.72 20.65

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Weather, Pollution & Natural Disaster Risk Indexes

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Average January High Temperature 57 F 49 F NA
Average January Low Temperature 21 F 20 F NA
Average July High Temperature 95 F 89 F NA
Average July Low Temperature 62 F 58 F NA
Annual Precipitation 11 in. 15 in. NA
Earthquake Risk Index 68 91 100
Weather Risk Index 9 15 100
Hail Index 7 9 100
Hurricane Index 16 4 100
Tornado Index 4 33 100
Wind Index 0 3 100
Air Pollution Index 101 91 100
Ozone Index 101 91 100
Carbon Monoxide Index 79 81 100
Lead Index 121 90 100
NO2 Index 87 93 100
Particulate Matter Index 118 96 100

Index scores (100 = National Average) for an area are compared to the national average of 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the national average, while 50 indicates half the national risk. Demographic Information FAQ

Income

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Median Household Income $42,436 $43,086 $52,683
Average Household Income $45,096 $57,351 $68,953
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 1990 65% 78% 75%
Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000 28% 26% 25%
Per-capita Income $15,584 $22,045 $26,464
Median Disposable Income $36,776 $37,331 $44,384
Household Incomes
$0 - $10,000 8.15% 9.92% 7.59%
$10,000 - $15,000 4.75% 5.61% 4.14%
$15,000 - $20,000 6.13% 6.66% 5.09%
$20,000 - $25,000 7.4% 6.47% 5.17%
$25,000 - $30,000 7.09% 6.03% 5.01%
$30,000 - $35,000 7.25% 6.29% 5.49%
$35,000 - $40,000 6.09% 5.57% 4.93%
$40,000 - $45,000 6.41% 5.57% 5.05%
$45,000 - $50,000 6.81% 5.19% 4.83%
$50,000 - $60,000 11.61% 8.73% 8.61%
$60,000 - $75,000 11.56% 9.71% 10.67%
$75,000 - $100,000 10.11% 10.16% 12.4%
$100,000 - $125,000 4.33% 5.9% 7.87%
$125,000 - $150,000 1.2% 3.09% 4.6%
$150,000 - $200,000 0.62% 2.55% 4.06%
$200,000 - $250,000 0.03% 0.76% 1.41%
$250,000 - $500,000 0.03% 0.81% 1.65%
$500,000 + 0.41% 0.97% 1.42%
Median Income by Age
Age < 25 $23,922 $23,750 $28,988
Age 25 - 34 $35,768 $37,897 $47,682
Age 35 - 44 $43,125 $47,361 $60,306
Age 45 - 54 $49,514 $54,812 $69,357
Age 55 - 64 $48,775 $49,792 $61,074
Age 65 - 74 $43,267 $38,978 $43,336
Age 75 + $39,333 $31,819 $33,046

Expenditures

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Sales Tax Rate 7% NA NA
Average Total Household Expenditure $40,872 $47,550 $53,788
Average Annual Household Expense Index
Total Household Expenditure 76 88 100
Contributions 66 83 100
Personal Insurance 69 84 100
Apparel 75 88 100
Education 64 83 100
Entertainment 75 88 100
Food and Beverages 79 90 100
Health Care 81 91 100
Household Furnishings and Equipment 72 86 100
Shelter 75 88 100
Household Operations 69 85 100
Miscellaneous Expenses 78 90 100
Personal Care 77 89 100
Reading 75 88 100
Tobacco 89 95 100
Transportation 78 89 100
Utilities 81 91 100
Gifts 68 84 100

Assets & Debt

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Average Household Net Worth $339,469 $429,262 $514,884
Median Debt
Mortgage Debt $51,654 $56,392 $64,663
Installment Loan Debt $4,848 $6,465 $8,028
Lines of Credit Debt $396 $549 $688
Credit Card Debt $7,976 $8,220 $8,898
Investment Real Estate Debt $2,193 $2,216 $2,377

Education Level Profile

Las Cruces, NM 88012 New Mexico United States
Educational Climate Index (1-5) 3 NA NA
Highest Education Level Attained
Less than 9th Grade 6.54% 5.1% 4.09%
Some High School 5.59% 6.23% 5.75%
High School Graduate 16.2% 17.91% 20.17%
Some College 11.45% 13.3% 12.5%
Associate Degree 4.94% 4.85% 5.09%
Bachelors Degree 9.12% 9.4% 11.57%
Graduate Degree 5.82% 7.16% 6.73%


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