Luna County Demographics
A map of Luna County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 16,670 | 65.6% |
White | 7,671 | 30.2% |
Multiracial | 493 | 1.9% |
Black | 228 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 205 | 0.8% |
Asian | 160 | 0.6% |
Luna County, New Mexico had a population of 25,427 in 2020. It was 30.2% White, 0.9% Black, 0.6% Asian, 65.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Luna County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Luna County is the 18th most populous county of the 33 counties in New Mexico.
Luna County's White Population
7,671 residents of Luna County identify as White, or 30.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Luna County slightly less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Luna County is ranked #26 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Luna County is more White than neighboring Doña Ana County (27.2% White), and El Paso County (11.3% White). Luna County is less White than neighboring Grant County (46.5% White), Hidalgo County (39.4% White), and Sierra County (64.8% White).
Luna County's Black Population
228 residents of Luna County identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Luna County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Luna County is ranked #17 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Luna County is more Black than neighboring Hidalgo County (0.3% Black), and Sierra County (0.6% Black). Luna County is less Black than neighboring Doña Ana County (1.4% Black), and El Paso County (2.8% Black).
Luna County's Asian Population
160 residents of Luna County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Luna County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Luna County is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Luna County is more Asian than neighboring Hidalgo County (0.3% Asian). Luna County is less Asian than neighboring Grant County (0.7% Asian), Doña Ana County (1.1% Asian), Sierra County (1% Asian), and El Paso County (1.2% Asian).
Luna County's Hispanic Population
16,670 residents of Luna County identify as Hispanic, or 65.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Luna County larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Luna County is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Luna County is more Hispanic than neighboring Grant County (47.8% Hispanic), Hidalgo County (57.2% Hispanic), and Sierra County (28.6% Hispanic). Luna County is less Hispanic than neighboring Doña Ana County (67.3% Hispanic), and El Paso County (82.6% Hispanic).
Luna County's Native American/Other Population
205 residents of Luna County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Luna County slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Luna County is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Luna County is more Native American/Other than neighboring El Paso County (0.7% Native American/Other). Luna County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grant County (1.6% Native American/Other), Doña Ana County (1.1% Native American/Other), Hidalgo County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Sierra County (1.2% Native American/Other).
Luna County's Multiracial Population
493 residents of Luna County identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Luna County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Luna County is ranked #27 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Luna County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hidalgo County (1.7% Multiracial), and El Paso County (1.2% Multiracial). Luna County is less Multiracial than neighboring Grant County (2.5% Multiracial), and Sierra County (3.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.