Los Alamos County, New Mexico

Los Alamos County, New Mexico is a county of the United States of New Mexico. In 2000, the population was 18343. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 18150, It is 22nd most populous county in New Mexico. It is spread over 109.35 mi˛ (283.22 sq km), giving it the smallest by total area among New Mexico's county.

Los Alamos County New Mexico
Map of Los Alamos County, New Mexico

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 18343 people, 7497 households, and 5341 families residing in the county. The population density was 167.8 people per square mile (64.79/km˛), making it the second most densely populated county in New Mexico. There were 7937 housing units at an average density of 72.6 per square mile (28.03/km˛). The average household size was 2.43 people, and the average family size was 2.92 people. In the Los Alamos County, 25.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% were 18 to 24, 27.7% were 25 to 44, 30% were 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.7 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 18150, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 90.32% White, 0.92% Black or African American, 0.78% American Indian, 6.09% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 1.87% from two or more races.

Los Alamos County New Mexico Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Los Alamos County New Mexico School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Los Alamos County New Mexico GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $78993, it would be the highest county by median household income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income for a family in the county was $90032, making it the highest county by median family income in New Mexico. The per capita income for the county was $34646, it is New Mexico's wealthiest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 5057 pupils and students, of which 51.93% are male and 48.07% are female, 27.57% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.99% nursery or pri school, 4.9% kindergarten, 45.17% elementary school, 22.23% high school and 19.72% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Los Alamos CdpLos Alamos County10.8610.860119091096.23424071536
2White Rock CdpLos Alamos County7.187.1806045841.93628892813
YearPopulation
April 2000 census18343
April 2000 Estimate18344
July 2000 Estimate18272
July 2001 Estimate17650
July 2002 Estimate18126
July 2003 Estimate18490
July 2004 Estimate18531
July 2005 Estimate18543
July 2006 Estimate18673
July 2007 Estimate18497
July 2008 Estimate18150
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school214190404
Kindergarten15197248
Elementary school117211122284
High school5945301124
College or graduate school495502997
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Los Alamos County, New Mexico$78993$90032$34646
New Mexico, United States$34133$39425$17261
United States$41994$50046$21587