Unified School District · NM
West Las Vegas Public Schools
West Las Vegas Public Schools is a unified school district in New Mexico with a community population of 10,862. The median household income is $47,381 and the median age is 46.5.
10,862
Population
4
People / sq mi
$47,381
Median Income
46.5
Median Age
West Las Vegas Public Schools covers 3,052 sq mi of land at 3.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 23.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$47,381
Median Household Income
$28,858
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$180,800
Median Home Value
$909
Median Rent
71.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
87.4%
High School+
24.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Las Vegas Public Schools serves a community with a population of 10,862 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Mexico.
The median household income in West Las Vegas Public Schools is $47,381, with a per capita income of $28,858. The poverty rate is 20.4%.
West Las Vegas Public Schools is 37.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 23.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In West Las Vegas Public Schools, 87.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in West Las Vegas Public Schools is $180,800, with a median rent of $909. The homeownership rate is 71.4%.
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Data for West Las Vegas Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3501560).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.