Los Alamos County, NM Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Los Alamos County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,405 | 2,109,122 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 177.8 | 17.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.14% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.0 | 37.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,204 | 824,565 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Los Alamos County has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Los Alamos County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $141,389 | $62,378 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.39% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Los Alamos County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $230,667 | $197,886 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,307 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.5% | 69.3% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Los Alamos County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 13.7 | 18.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Los Alamos County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Los Alamos County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.3% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Health
Los Alamos County has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Los Alamos County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.6% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.3% | 18.0% | 19.0% |