Las Cruces City, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 74267 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the city. The population density was 1425.7 people per square mile (550.47/kmē), it would be the 23rd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. There were 31682 housing units at an average density of 608.2 per square mile (234.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 people, and the average family size was 3.05 people. In the city Population was distributed with 25.1% under the age of 18, 16% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91 males. The median age is 31.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Las Cruces City was 29.5 and 33 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 69.01% White, 2.34% Black or African American, 1.74% American Indian, 1.16% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 4.1% from two or more races and 21.59% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $30375, making it the 96th wealthiest city by median household income among the New Mexico. The median income for a family in the city was $37670, it is New Mexico's 70th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15704, it would be the 70th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income was $14330, Males had a median income of $18074 versus $11780 for females.
In 2000, 25356 pupils and students, of which 49.99% are male and 50.01% are female, 34.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.3% nursery or pri school, 4.19% kindergarten, 34.12% elementary school, 16% high school and 41.39% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 74267 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 74365 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 74581 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 75230 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 76697 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 79056 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 81252 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 84610 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 87744 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 90060 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 91865 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 519 | 572 | 1091 |
| Kindergarten | 540 | 522 | 1062 |
| Elementary school | 4401 | 4251 | 8652 |
| High school | 2131 | 1925 | 4056 |
| College or graduate school | 5084 | 5411 | 10495 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces city, New Mexico | $30375 | $37670 | $15704 |
| Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $29808 | $33576 | $13999 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |