Unified School District · NM
Las Cruces Public Schools
Las Cruces Public Schools is a unified school district in New Mexico with a community population of 163,785. The median household income is $58,218 and the median age is 34.4.
163,785
Population
113
People / sq mi
$58,218
Median Income
34.4
Median Age
Las Cruces Public Schools covers 1,451 sq mi of land at 112.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 30.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$58,218
Median Household Income
$32,530
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$240,100
Median Home Value
$960
Median Rent
61.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.8%
High School+
36.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Las Cruces Public Schools serves a community with a population of 163,785 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Mexico.
The median household income in Las Cruces Public Schools is $58,218, with a per capita income of $32,530. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
Las Cruces Public Schools is 48.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 30.4% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Las Cruces Public Schools, 87.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Las Cruces Public Schools is $240,100, with a median rent of $960. The homeownership rate is 61.9%.
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Data for Las Cruces Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3501500).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.