Las Vegas City, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 14565 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the city. The population density was 1938.2 people per square mile (748.34/km˛), it would be the fifth most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. There were 6366 housing units at an average density of 847.7 per square mile (327.3/km˛). The average household size was 2.48 people, and the average family size was 3.08 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 110.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 116 females. The median age is 34 years, The median age of males and females living in Las Vegas City was 32.6 and 35.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 54.21% White, 0.99% Black or African American, 1.96% American Indian, 0.61% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 4.95% from two or more races and 37.19% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $24214, it is the 70th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $29797, it would be the 141st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $12619, it is 128th wealthiest city by per capita income in New Mexico. The median income is $15345, Median income for males is $16803, compared with $14236 for females.
In 2000, 4810 pupils and students, of which 50.37% are male and 49.63% are female, 33.02% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.37% nursery or pri school, 4.16% kindergarten, 37.84% elementary school, 20.94% high school and 32.7% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 14565 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 14602 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 14566 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 14354 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 14221 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 14138 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 14113 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 14089 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13918 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 13847 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 13818 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 123 | 87 | 210 |
| Kindergarten | 132 | 68 | 200 |
| Elementary school | 880 | 940 | 1820 |
| High school | 536 | 471 | 1007 |
| College or graduate school | 752 | 821 | 1573 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas city, New Mexico | $24214 | $29797 | $12619 |
| San Miguel County, New Mexico | $26524 | $31250 | $13268 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |