La Luz, NM

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in La Luz

Mayhill / Hortonville

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of La Luz

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.4%

Households with Children

22.4%

School Enrollment K-12

170

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.2%
School Age (5-17): 11.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.6%
Working Age (35-54): 28.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.5%
Seniors (65+): 21.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.0%
High School / GED: 48.8%
Some College or Associate's: 33.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.4%
Single Parents: 4.0%
Couples & Adults: 23.9%
Living Alone: 53.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 52.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 85.5%
Puerto Rican: 6.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 25.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 74.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.4%
Spanish: 11.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 16.9%
College / Graduate: 4.6%
Not Enrolled: 69.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources