Las Cruces, NM Demographics
A map of Las Cruces's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 67,204 | 60.3% |
White | 35,672 | 32.0% |
Multiracial | 2,629 | 2.4% |
Black | 2,392 | 2.1% |
Asian | 1,957 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 1,531 | 1.4% |
Las Cruces, New Mexico had a population of 111,385 in 2020. It was 32.0% White, 2.1% Black, 1.8% Asian, 60.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Las Cruces, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Cruces is the 2nd 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).
Las Cruces's White Population
35,672 residents of Las Cruces identify as White, or 32.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Las Cruces roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Cruces is ranked #275 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Las Cruces is more White than neighboring Tortugas (10% White). Las Cruces is less White than neighboring San Ysidro (36.5% White), Fairacres (33.3% White), Mesilla (42.5% White), and University Park (56.6% White).
Las Cruces's Black Population
2,392 residents of Las Cruces identify as Black, or 2.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Las Cruces roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Cruces is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Las Cruces is more Black than neighboring San Ysidro (0.2% Black), Fairacres (0.6% Black), Mesilla (0.8% Black), and Tortugas (1.6% Black). Las Cruces is less Black than neighboring University Park (3.5% Black).
Las Cruces's Asian Population
1,957 residents of Las Cruces identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Las Cruces roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Cruces is ranked #33 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Las Cruces is more Asian than neighboring San Ysidro (0.3% Asian), Fairacres (0.1% Asian), Mesilla (0.4% Asian), and Tortugas (0.9% Asian). Las Cruces is less Asian than neighboring University Park (4% Asian).
Las Cruces's Hispanic Population
67,204 residents of Las Cruces identify as Hispanic, or 60.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Las Cruces larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Cruces is ranked #174 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Las Cruces is more Hispanic than neighboring Mesilla (51.3% Hispanic), and University Park (29.9% Hispanic). Las Cruces is less Hispanic than neighboring San Ysidro (60.9% Hispanic), Fairacres (62.8% Hispanic), and Tortugas (83.2% Hispanic).
Las Cruces's Native American/Other Population
1,531 residents of Las Cruces identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Las Cruces 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, Las Cruces is ranked #315 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Las Cruces is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Ysidro (0.8% Native American/Other), and Fairacres (0.6% Native American/Other). Las Cruces is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mesilla (1.6% Native American/Other), University Park (2.3% Native American/Other), and Tortugas (3.5% Native American/Other).
Las Cruces's Multiracial Population
2,629 residents of Las Cruces identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Las Cruces roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Las Cruces is ranked #247 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Las Cruces is more Multiracial than neighboring San Ysidro (1.2% Multiracial), and Tortugas (0.9% Multiracial). Las Cruces is less Multiracial than neighboring Fairacres (2.6% Multiracial), Mesilla (3.5% Multiracial), and University Park (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.