Los Alamos County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35028 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,435 | — | #1,913 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $147,139 | +95.8% | #8 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.3 years | +1.0% | #2,314 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $495,800 | +75.9% | #142 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,375 | +18.2% | #336 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% | -72.0% | #4 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Los Alamos County has a population of 19,435, making it the #1,913 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Los Alamos County is $147,139, ranking #8 out of 3,222 counties — 95.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 3.5% and unemployment stands at 0.6%.
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The median home value in Los Alamos County is $495,800 (+75.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,375/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.
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97.5% of residents in Los Alamos County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% above the national rate.
About Los Alamos County, New Mexico
Los Alamos County, New Mexico has a total population of 19,435, making it the 1,913th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Los Alamos County is 39.3 years, which is 1.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Los Alamos County is $147,139, which ranks #8 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 95.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 3.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.
The median home value in Los Alamos County is $495,800, 75.9% above the national median. Renters in Los Alamos County pay a median gross rent of $1,375 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Los Alamos County, 69.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 107.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.8 min.
Los Alamos County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.0%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
All data for Los Alamos County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.