Los Alamos County, New Mexico

Total Population: 19,374

County Seat: Los Alamos

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Median Home Value

$452,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$143,188

Across all households

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

68.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)70.3%
Hispanic or Latino17.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)5.0%
Two or More Races4.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

18.2%

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.4%

No Health Insurance

3.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

98.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

68.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$143,188

Mean Household Income

$167,396

Per Capita Income

$72,684

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

83.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

3.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$452,500

Median Rent

$1,308/mo

Total Housing Units

8,660

Owner-Occupied

74.5%

Renter-Occupied

25.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Married Couple Households

54.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Average Household Size

2.35

Broadband Internet Access

94.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35028.