La Luz, NM Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in La Luz?

Per Capita income in La Luz is $25,599.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in La Luz?

Median Family Income in La Luz is $101,806.

Q: What is the Median Household income in La Luz?

Median Household Income in La Luz is $41,467.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in La Luz?

Income or Wage Gap in La Luz is 28.4%.Women in La Luz earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Luz?

Inequality or Gini Index in La Luz is 0.39.

Q: What is the Total Population of La Luz?

Total Population of La Luz is 1,858.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of La Luz?

Total Male Population of La Luz is 1,165.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of La Luz?

Total Female Population of La Luz is 693.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Luz?

There are 168.11 Males per 100 Females in La Luz.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Luz?

There are 59.48 Females per 100 Males in La Luz.

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La Luz Map

La Luz Overview

$25,599

PER CAPITA INCOME

$101,806

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$41,467

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

28.4%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

71.6¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.39

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

1,858

TOTAL POPULATION

1,165

MALE POPULATION

693

FEMALE POPULATION

168.11

MALES / 100 FEMALES

59.48

FEMALES / 100 MALES

40.3

MEDIAN AGE

4.9

AVG FAMILY SIZE

3.0

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

1,343

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

76.9%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

40.6%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

La Luz Zip Codes

88337

La Luz Area Codes

575

Income in La Luz

Income Overview in La Luz

Per Capita Income in La Luz is $25,599, while median incomes of families and households are $101,806 and $41,467 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,858	$25,599
Median Family Income	292	$101,806
Mean Family Income	292	$93,065
Median Household Income	619	$41,467
Mean Household Income	619	$62,022
Income Deficit	292	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,858	28.41%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,858	71.59¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,858	0.39

Earnings by Sex in La Luz

Average Earnings in La Luz are $17,074, $16,773 for men and $23,428 for women, a difference of 28.4%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	970 (71.4%)	$16,773
Female	389 (28.6%)	$23,428
Total	1,359 (100.0%)	$17,074

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Luz

The most common earnings brackets in La Luz are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (478 | 49.3%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (66 | 17.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	10 (1.0%)	61 (15.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999	64 (6.6%)	9 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499	8 (0.8%)	23 (5.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	62 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	2 (0.2%)	44 (11.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499	478 (49.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	32 (3.3%)	66 (17.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	20 (2.1%)	45 (11.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999	82 (8.5%)	6 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $39,999	57 (5.9%)	23 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999	8 (0.8%)	43 (11.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999	19 (2.0%)	8 (2.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999	80 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	18 (1.9%)	9 (2.3%)
$100,000+	30 (3.1%)	9 (2.3%)
Total	970 (100.0%)	389 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Luz

Average earnings in La Luz are $37,500 for men and $24,545 for women, a difference of 34.5%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $30,833, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $30,833. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $19,079.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	$30,833	$19,079
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$37,500	$24,545

Family Income in La Luz

Family Income Brackets in La Luz

According to the La Luz family income data, there are 128 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 43.8% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	9	3.1%
$25,000 to $34,999	42	14.4%
$35,000 to $49,999	16	5.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	7	2.4%
$75,000 to $99,999	59	20.2%
$100,000 to $149,999	128	43.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	31	10.6%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Luz

3-person families (57 | 19.5%) account for the highest median family income in La Luz with $101,458 per family, while 2-person families (133 | 45.6%) have the highest median income of $40,160 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	133 (45.6%)	$80,320
3-Person Families	57 (19.5%)	$101,458
4-Person Families	10 (3.4%)	$0
5-Person Families	89 (30.5%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	3 (1.0%)	$0
Total	292 (100.0%)	$101,806

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Luz

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	48 (16.4%)	$0
1 Earner	36 (12.3%)	$31,125
2 Earners	86 (29.4%)	$81,047
3+ Earners	122 (41.8%)	$109,344
Total	292 (100.0%)	$101,806

Household Income in La Luz

Household Income Brackets in La Luz

With 177 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in La Luz, accounting for 28.6% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	24	3.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	58	9.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	17	2.7%
$25,000 to $34,999	177	28.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	59	9.5%
$50,000 to $74,999	48	7.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	77	12.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	128	20.7%
$150,000 to $199,999	31	5.0%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Luz

The median household income in La Luz is $41,467, with the highest median household income of $73,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 254 households (41.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 50 households (8.1%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	50 (8.1%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	146 (23.6%)	$0
45 to 64 Years	254 (41.0%)	$73,750
65+ Years	169 (27.3%)	$34,219
Total	619 (100.0%)	$41,467

Poverty in La Luz

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Luz

With 6.3% poverty level for males and 14.1% for females among the residents of La Luz, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (100.0%) and 7 females (43.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	9 (100.0%)	7 (18.9%)
12 to 14 Years	4 (100.0%)	7 (43.8%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	44 (7.7%)	6 (10.2%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	24 (26.1%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	22 (28.9%)
45 to 54 Years	3 (2.2%)	14 (11.8%)
55 to 64 Years	5 (3.9%)	10 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.7%)
75 Years and over	8 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	73 (6.3%)	98 (14.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Luz

According to the poverty statistics in La Luz, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	12 (100.0%)	34 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	30 (81.1%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (56.2%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	39 (100.0%)	35 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	526 (92.3%)	53 (89.8%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	68 (73.9%)
35 to 44 Years	137 (100.0%)	54 (71.1%)
45 to 54 Years	131 (97.8%)	105 (88.2%)
55 to 64 Years	122 (96.1%)	64 (86.5%)
65 to 74 Years	70 (100.0%)	84 (91.3%)
75 Years and over	55 (87.3%)	59 (100.0%)
Total	1,092 (93.7%)	595 (85.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Luz

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Luz show that 1.3% or 3 of the total 238 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	146 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	3 (100.0%)
Total	235 (98.7%)	3 (1.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Luz

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Luz

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)

Race in La Luz

The most populous races in La Luz are Hispanic or Latino (1,008 | 54.2%), Two or more Races (977 | 52.6%), and White / Caucasian (805 | 43.3%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	1	0.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	1,008	54.2%
Native / Alaskan	20	1.1%
White / Caucasian	805	43.3%
Two or more Races	977	52.6%
Some other Race	55	3.0%
Total	1,858	100.0%

Ancestry in La Luz

The most populous ancestries reported in La Luz are Mexican (899 | 48.4%), English (239 | 12.9%), German (237 | 12.8%), Irish (145 | 7.8%), and Spaniard (109 | 5.9%), together accounting for 87.7% of all La Luz residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	63	3.4%
Apache	43	2.3%
Austrian	8	0.4%
Bhutanese	6	0.3%
British	24	1.3%
English	239	12.9%
European	32	1.7%
French	44	2.4%
German	237	12.8%
Irish	145	7.8%
Italian	20	1.1%
Mexican	899	48.4%
Polish	31	1.7%
Pueblo	54	2.9%
Scandinavian	9	0.5%
Scotch-Irish	9	0.5%
Scottish	8	0.4%
Shoshone	8	0.4%
Spaniard	109	5.9%
Welsh	8	0.4%
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Immigrants in La Luz

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Luz came from Central America (45 | 2.4%), Latin America (45 | 2.4%), and Mexico (45 | 2.4%), together accounting for 7.3% of all La Luz residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Central America	45	2.4%
Latin America	45	2.4%
Mexico	45	2.4%
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Sex and Age in La Luz

The most populous age groups in La Luz are 20 to 24 Years (558 | 47.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (92 | 13.3%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	12 (1.0%)	34 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years	4 (0.3%)	37 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years	9 (0.8%)	16 (2.3%)
15 to 19 Years	51 (4.4%)	50 (7.2%)
20 to 24 Years	558 (47.9%)	44 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	92 (13.3%)
35 to 39 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Years	137 (11.8%)	67 (9.7%)
45 to 49 Years	48 (4.1%)	56 (8.1%)
50 to 54 Years	86 (7.4%)	63 (9.1%)
55 to 59 Years	61 (5.2%)	38 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years	66 (5.7%)	36 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years	70 (6.0%)	92 (13.3%)
70 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years	16 (1.4%)	43 (6.2%)
80 to 84 Years	47 (4.0%)	8 (1.1%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)
Total	1,165 (100.0%)	693 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Luz

Median Family Size in La Luz

The median family size in La Luz is 4.86 persons per family, with single female/mother families (7 | 2.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (47 | 16.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.40 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	238 (81.5%)	5.13
Single Male/Father	47 (16.1%)	3.40
Single Female/Mother	7 (2.4%)	5.43
Total Families	292 (100.0%)	4.86

Median Household Size in La Luz

The median household size in La Luz is 3.00 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7 | 1.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.43 persons per household. non-family households (327 | 52.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	238 (38.5%)	5.13
Single Male/Father	47 (7.6%)	3.87
Single Female/Mother	7 (1.1%)	5.43
Non-family	327 (52.8%)	1.28
Total Households	619 (100.0%)	3.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Luz

Out of a total of 619 households in La Luz, 292 (47.2%) are family households, while 327 (52.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 113, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 271.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	271 (43.8%)
2-Person Households	113 (18.3%)	47 (7.6%)
3-Person Households	77 (12.4%)	9 (1.5%)
4-Person Households	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	89 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	292 (47.2%)	327 (52.8%)

Female Fertility in La Luz

Fertility by Age in La Luz

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Luz

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Luz

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Luz

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Luz

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in La Luz

Employment by Class of Employer in La Luz

Among the 788 employed individuals in La Luz, private company employees (394 | 50.0%), not-for-profit organizations (178 | 22.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (107 | 13.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	394	50.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	8	1.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	107	13.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations	178	22.6%
Local Government Employees	42	5.3%
State Government Employees	59	7.5%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	788	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Luz

According to the labor force statistics for La Luz, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,746), 76.9% or 1,343 individuals are in the labor force, with 40.6% or 545 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 602 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 79.4% or 478 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	25 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	602 (100.0%)	478 (79.4%)
25 to 29 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	68 (73.9%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	182 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	245 (96.8%)	9 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years	82 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	95 (93.1%)	28 (29.5%)
65 to 74 Years	44 (27.2%)	30 (68.2%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,343 (76.9%)	545 (40.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Luz

According to labor force statistics for La Luz, 88.5% of individuals (672) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (759) are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 37 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 28 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 17.9% or 5 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	28 (100.0%)	5 (17.9%)
High School Diploma	294 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	199 (89.6%)	36 (16.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	151 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	672 (88.5%)	42 (5.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Luz

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Luz are Management (108 | 13.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (51 | 6.4%), Life, Physical & Social Science (51 | 6.4%), Community & Social Service (31 | 3.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (24 | 3.0%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Luz, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (70.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	57 (52.8%)	51 (47.2%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	36 (70.6%)	15 (29.4%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	36 (70.6%)	15 (29.4%)
Community & Social Service	21 (67.7%)	10 (32.3%)
Education, Arts & Media	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	9 (37.5%)	15 (62.5%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	15 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	123 (55.2%)	100 (44.8%)
Total (Overall)	464 (58.2%)	334 (41.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Luz are Healthcare Support (106 | 13.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (33 | 4.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (18 | 2.3%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Luz, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Healthcare Support (59.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (24.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (75.8%), and Healthcare Support (40.6%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	63 (59.4%)	43 (40.6%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	8 (24.2%)	25 (75.8%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	89 (56.7%)	68 (43.3%)
Total (Overall)	464 (58.2%)	334 (41.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Luz are Sales & Related (121 | 15.2%), and Office & Administration (81 | 10.2%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	32 (26.5%)	89 (73.6%)
Office & Administration	42 (51.8%)	39 (48.1%)
Total (Category)	74 (36.6%)	128 (63.4%)
Total (Overall)	464 (58.2%)	334 (41.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Luz are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (108 | 13.5%), and Construction & Extraction (11 | 1.4%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	108 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	119 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	464 (58.2%)	334 (41.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Luz are Production (43 | 5.4%), Material Moving (38 | 4.8%), and Transportation (16 | 2.0%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	38 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	59 (60.8%)	38 (39.2%)
Total (Overall)	464 (58.2%)	334 (41.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Luz

Employment Industries in La Luz

The major employment industries in La Luz include Retail Trade (260 | 32.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (150 | 18.8%), Construction (124 | 15.5%), Educational Services (106 | 13.3%), and Administrative & Support (50 | 6.3%).

Employment Industries by Sex in La Luz

The La Luz industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Public Administration (100.0%), and Educational Services (66.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	124 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	133 (51.1%)	127 (48.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing	19 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	39 (78.0%)	11 (22.0%)
Educational Services	36 (34.0%)	70 (66.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	72 (48.0%)	78 (52.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	17 (100.0%)
Total	464 (58.2%)	334 (41.8%)

Education in La Luz

School Enrollment in La Luz

The most common levels of schooling among the 715 students in La Luz are high school (552 | 77.2%), college / undergraduate (63 | 8.8%), and elementary school (46 | 6.4%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	34	4.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary School	46	6.4%
Middle School	20	2.8%
High School	552	77.2%
College / Undergraduate	63	8.8%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	715	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Luz

Out of a total of 715 students who are enrolled in schools in La Luz, 540 (75.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 175 (24.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 478 (93.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 34 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	30 (73.2%)	11 (26.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	9 (36.0%)	16 (64.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	39 (52.7%)	35 (47.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	36 (7.0%)	478 (93.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	175 (24.5%)	540 (75.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Luz

Business (93 | 31.3%), visual & performing arts (74 | 24.9%), education (31 | 10.4%), engineering (22 | 7.4%), and liberal arts & history (21 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 297 individuals in La Luz who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	8	2.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	9	3.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	12	4.0%
Engineering	22	7.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	19	6.4%
Business	93	31.3%
Education	31	10.4%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	21	7.1%
Visual & Performing Arts	74	24.9%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	8	2.7%
Total	297	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Luz

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Luz

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Luz are males with 2 vehicles (166, accounting for 35.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (152, making up 51.2%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle	124 (26.7%)	26 (8.0%)
2 Vehicles	166 (35.8%)	152 (46.9%)
3 Vehicles	96 (20.7%)	52 (16.1%)
4 Vehicles	78 (16.8%)	88 (27.2%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	464 (100.0%)	324 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Luz

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Luz are less than 5 minutes (196 commuters, 28.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (176 commuters, 25.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (134 commuters, 19.3%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	196	28.3%
5 to 9 Minutes	2	0.3%
10 to 14 Minutes	176	25.4%
15 to 19 Minutes	134	19.3%
20 to 24 Minutes	127	18.3%
25 to 29 Minutes	44	6.4%
30 to 34 Minutes	0	0.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	0	0.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	14	2.0%
60 to 89 Minutes	0	0.0%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in La Luz

The most common commute times in La Luz are less than 5 minutes (132 commuters, 33.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (117 commuters, 39.7%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	132 (33.2%)	64 (21.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	59 (14.8%)	117 (39.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	43 (10.8%)	91 (30.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes	118 (29.6%)	9 (3.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	44 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Luz

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Luz are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (80, 20.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (99, 33.6%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	10 (2.5%)	23 (7.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	80 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	48 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	14 (3.5%)	6 (2.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	78 (19.6%)	65 (22.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	41 (10.3%)	99 (33.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	45 (15.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	66 (16.6%)	19 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	44 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	8 (2.0%)	38 (12.9%)
Total	398 (100.0%)	295 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Luz

Occupancy by Ownership in La Luz

Of the total 619 dwellings in La Luz, owner-occupied units account for 470 (75.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 149 (24.1%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	470	75.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	149	24.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units	619	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Luz

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	271	43.8%
2-Person Household	160	25.9%
3-Person Household	86	13.9%
4+ Person Household	102	16.5%
Total Housing Units	619	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Luz

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	179 (66.0%)	92 (34.0%)
2-Person Household	127 (79.4%)	33 (20.6%)
3-Person Household	65 (75.6%)	21 (24.4%)
4+ Person Household	99 (97.1%)	3 (2.9%)
Total Housing Units	470 (75.9%)	149 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Luz

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	5 (31.2%)	11 (68.8%)
High School Diploma	183 (77.2%)	54 (22.8%)
College/Associate Degree	202 (88.6%)	26 (11.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	80 (58.0%)	58 (42.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Luz

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	50	8.1%
35 to 44 Years	146	23.6%
45 to 54 Years	113	18.3%
55 to 64 Years	141	22.8%
65 to 74 Years	117	18.9%
75 to 84 Years	44	7.1%
85 Years and Over	8	1.3%
Total	619	100.0%

Housing Finances in La Luz

Median Income by Occupancy in La Luz

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	470 (75.9%)	$66,731
Renter-Occupied	149 (24.1%)	$33,859
Average	619 (100.0%)	$41,467

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Luz

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	8 (1.7%)	50 (33.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	151 (32.1%)	26 (17.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999	24 (5.1%)	35 (23.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	40 (8.5%)	8 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999	77 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	128 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	10 (2.1%)	21 (14.1%)
Total	470 (100.0%)	149 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Luz

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	113 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	58 (12.3%)	52 (34.9%)
$500 to $799	190 (40.4%)	43 (28.9%)
$800 to $999	89 (18.9%)	10 (6.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499	20 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	0 (0.0%)	23 (15.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	470 (100.0%)	149 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Luz

Housing Structures in La Luz

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	311	50.2%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	6	1.0%
Mobile Home / Other	302	48.8%
Total	619	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Luz

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	209 (67.2%)	102 (32.8%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	261 (86.4%)	41 (13.6%)
Total	470 (75.9%)	149 (24.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Luz

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	9 (1.9%)	11 (7.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	50 (33.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms	123 (26.2%)	10 (6.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms	161 (34.3%)	31 (20.8%)
8 or more Rooms	177 (37.7%)	47 (31.5%)
Total	470 (100.0%)	149 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Luz

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	295 (62.8%)	68 (45.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	35 (7.4%)	81 (54.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	121 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	470 (100.0%)	149 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Luz

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	14 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	177 (37.7%)	108 (72.5%)
2 Vehicles	164 (34.9%)	33 (22.2%)
3 or more Vehicles	115 (24.5%)	8 (5.4%)
Total	470 (100.0%)	149 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Luz

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Luz

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	275	195
Median Property Value	$78,600	$57,000
Median Household Income	$71,607	$10
Monthly Housing Costs	$389	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$368	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Luz

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	10 (3.6%)	57 (29.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999	164 (59.6%)	87 (44.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999	73 (26.6%)	51 (26.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999	28 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	275 (100.0%)	195 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Luz

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	16 (5.8%)	15 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999	74 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	21 (7.6%)	77 (39.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999	29 (10.5%)	3 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	25 (9.1%)	11 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999	101 (36.7%)	52 (26.7%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	27 (13.9%)
Total	275 (100.0%)	195 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Luz

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	102 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x	131 (47.6%)	157 (80.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x	8 (2.9%)	3 (1.5%)
4.0x or more	34 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	275 (100.0%)	195 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Luz

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	195 (70.9%)	10 (5.1%)
$800 to $1,499	63 (22.9%)	165 (84.6%)
$800 to $1,499	7 (2.5%)	30 (15.4%)
Total	275 (100.0%)	195 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Luz

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Luz

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	12 (26.1%)	34 (73.9%)
6 to 18 Years	140 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	151 (24.0%)	478 (76.0%)
26 to 34 Years	47 (51.1%)	45 (48.9%)
35 to 44 Years	66 (31.0%)	147 (69.0%)
45 to 54 Years	233 (92.1%)	20 (7.9%)
55 to 64 Years	182 (90.5%)	19 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years	162 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	122 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,115 (60.0%)	743 (40.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Luz

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	12 (26.1%)	34 (73.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	140 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	151 (24.0%)	478 (76.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Luz

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	111 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	388 (83.6%)	76 (16.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999	105 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	175 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	336 (33.5%)	667 (66.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Luz

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	12 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	102 (72.9%)	38 (27.1%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	151 (24.0%)
25 to 34 Years	24 (26.1%)	23 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years	66 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	62 (24.5%)	171 (67.6%)
55 to 64 Years	129 (64.2%)	80 (39.8%)
65 to 74 Years	162 (100.0%)	63 (38.9%)
75 Years and over	122 (100.0%)	47 (38.5%)
Total	679 (36.5%)	573 (30.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Luz

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.9%)
35 to 64 Years	114 (28.6%)	107 (39.8%)
65 to 74 Years	70 (100.0%)	14 (15.2%)
75 Years and over	24 (38.1%)	15 (25.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Luz

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Luz: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	70 (100.0%)	8 (8.7%)
75 Years and over	16 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Luz: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	57 (14.3%)	54 (20.1%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Luz: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	10 (2.5%)	41 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	24 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Luz: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.9%)
35 to 64 Years	47 (11.8%)	31 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (10.0%)	14 (15.2%)
75 Years and over	24 (38.1%)	15 (25.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Luz: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.9%)
35 to 64 Years	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in La Luz

Computing Device Access in La Luz

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	454	73.3%
Smartphone	587	94.8%
Tablet	334	54.0%
No Computing Device	8	1.3%
Total	619	100.0%

Internet Access in La Luz

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	9	1.5%
Broadband Home	402	64.9%
Cellular Data Only	107	17.3%
Satellite Internet	46	7.4%
No Internet	70	11.3%
Total	619	100.0%

La Luz Summary

La Luz, New Mexico is a small unincorporated community located in the Tularosa Basin of Otero County, New Mexico. It is situated at the base of the Sacramento Mountains, approximately 15 miles east of Alamogordo and 25 miles west of Carrizozo. La Luz is a rural community with a population of approximately 1,000 people.

History

La Luz was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from Texas. The settlers were attracted to the area by the abundance of water and the fertile soil. The town was originally named “La Luz de la Tierra”, which translates to “The Light of the Earth”. The name was chosen to reflect the beauty of the area and the hope of the settlers for a bright future.

The town quickly grew and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The main crops grown in the area were alfalfa, corn, and wheat. The town also had a number of businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel.

In the 1920s, the town began to decline as the railroad bypassed La Luz and the agricultural industry shifted to other areas. The population decreased and many of the businesses closed.

In the 1950s, the town began to experience a resurgence as the nearby White Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force Base brought new jobs and economic opportunities to the area. The population began to grow again and new businesses opened.

Geography

La Luz is located in the Tularosa Basin of Otero County, New Mexico. The town is situated at the base of the Sacramento Mountains, approximately 15 miles east of Alamogordo and 25 miles west of Carrizozo. The town is surrounded by desert and is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet.

The climate in La Luz is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F and the average annual precipitation is 11.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of La Luz is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to a number of farms that grow alfalfa, corn, and wheat. The nearby White Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force Base also provide employment opportunities for the residents of La Luz.

The town is also a popular tourist destination. The nearby White Sands National Monument attracts visitors from all over the world. The town also has a number of restaurants, shops, and other attractions that draw visitors.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of La Luz was 1,000. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.3% from other races. The median household income was $35,000 and the median family income was $41,000. The per capita income was $17,000.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in La Luz?

Per Capita income in La Luz is $25,599.

What is the Median Family Income in La Luz?

Median Family Income in La Luz is $101,806.

What is the Median Household income in La Luz?

Median Household Income in La Luz is $41,467.

What is Income or Wage Gap in La Luz?

Income or Wage Gap in La Luz is 28.4%.

Women in La Luz earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Luz?

Inequality or Gini Index in La Luz is 0.39.

What is the Total Population of La Luz?

Total Population of La Luz is 1,858.

What is the Total Male Population of La Luz?

Total Male Population of La Luz is 1,165.

What is the Total Female Population of La Luz?

Total Female Population of La Luz is 693.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Luz?

There are 168.11 Males per 100 Females in La Luz.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Luz?

There are 59.48 Females per 100 Males in La Luz.

What is the Median Population Age in La Luz?

Median Population Age in La Luz is 40.3 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in La Luz

Average Family Size in La Luz is 4.9 People.

What is the Average Household Size in La Luz

Average Household Size in La Luz is 3.0 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in La Luz?

There are 1,343 People in the Labor Forcein in La Luz.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Luz?

76.9% of People are in the Labor Force in La Luz.

What is the Unemployment Rate in La Luz?

Unemployment Rate in La Luz is 40.6%.