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Population Review

Census ACS · #218 MSA

Las Cruces Metro Area

The Las Cruces, Nm Metropolitan Statistical Area has 221,665 residents. The median household income is $55,663 and the median home value is $205,400.

221,665

Population

58

People / sq mi

$55,663

Median Income

$205,400

Median Home Value

The Las Cruces CBSA covers 3,808 sq mi of land at 58.2 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White48.9%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.3%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%

Economy & Income

$55,663

Median Household Income

$28,726

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Las Cruces metro's price level is 90.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 9.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $55,663 has the buying power of $61,702 in average-priced US metros.

90.2

Price Level (US = 100)

$61,702

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$55,663

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$205,400

Median Home Value

$903

Median Rent

65.3%

Homeownership

Education

82.7%

High School+

31.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

9.0%

Work From Home

22.4 min

Avg Commute

40.9%

Foreign Born

Las Cruces spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Las Cruces, Nm Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 221,665 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #218 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Las Cruces metro area is $55,663, with a per capita income of $28,726.

The Las Cruces, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.

Data for the Las Cruces, Nm CBSA (29740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.