Las Vegas, NM

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Las Vegas

Trementina / Tecolotito

Tererro / Tres Lagunas

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

Demographics of Las Vegas

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

28.3%

Households with Children

18.5%

School Enrollment K-12

984

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 11.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.0%
Working Age (35-54): 22.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.5%
Seniors (65+): 20.5%

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: 10.5%
High School / GED: 28.6%
Some College or Associate's: 32.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.3%

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: 5.7%
Single Parents: 12.8%
Couples & Adults: 29.5%
Living Alone: 52.0%

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: 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 76.3%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1%
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: 38.4%
Puerto Rican: 0.5%
Cuban: 0.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.2%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 60.9%

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: 26.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 73.1%

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: 72.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

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: 60.2%
Spanish: 38.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.0%

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: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 12.7%
Not Enrolled: 74.9%

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