La Luz, NM Demographics
A map of La Luz's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 951 | 60.3% |
Hispanic | 505 | 32.0% |
Multiracial | 62 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 26 | 1.6% |
Black | 17 | 1.1% |
Asian | 17 | 1.1% |
La Luz, New Mexico had a population of 1,578 in 2020. It was 60.3% White, 1.1% Black, 1.1% Asian, 32.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Luz, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Luz is the 108th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
La Luz's White Population
951 residents of La Luz identify as White, or 60.3%. This makes the White share of the population of La Luz considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Luz is ranked #136 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Luz is more White than neighboring Alamogordo (52.3% White), Tularosa (36.6% White), and Bent (57.3% White). La Luz is less White than neighboring High Rolls (82.1% White), and Boles Acres (69.9% White).
La Luz's Black Population
17 residents of La Luz identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Luz roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Luz is ranked #74 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Luz is more Black than neighboring High Rolls (0.1% Black), Tularosa (0.7% Black), and Bent (0% Black). La Luz is less Black than neighboring Alamogordo (5.4% Black).
La Luz's Asian Population
17 residents of La Luz identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Luz roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Luz is ranked #75 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Luz is more Asian than neighboring High Rolls (0.8% Asian), Tularosa (0.3% Asian), and Bent (0% Asian). La Luz is less Asian than neighboring Alamogordo (2.3% Asian), and Boles Acres (1.8% Asian).
La Luz's Hispanic Population
505 residents of La Luz identify as Hispanic, or 32.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Luz less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Luz is ranked #290 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Luz is more Hispanic than neighboring High Rolls (11.7% Hispanic), and Boles Acres (19.9% Hispanic). La Luz is less Hispanic than neighboring Alamogordo (33.2% Hispanic), Tularosa (52.9% Hispanic), and Bent (39.3% Hispanic).
La Luz's Native American/Other Population
26 residents of La Luz identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Luz slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Luz is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Luz is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alamogordo (1.8% Native American/Other), High Rolls (1.9% Native American/Other), Tularosa (6.7% Native American/Other), Boles Acres (2.4% Native American/Other), and Bent (2% Native American/Other).
La Luz's Multiracial Population
62 residents of La Luz identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Luz roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Luz is ranked #116 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Luz is more Multiracial than neighboring High Rolls (3.4% Multiracial), Tularosa (2.8% Multiracial), and Bent (1.3% Multiracial). La Luz is less Multiracial than neighboring Alamogordo (5% Multiracial), and Boles Acres (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.