About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Las Cruces population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Las Cruces across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Las Cruces was 114,892, a 0.81% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Las Cruces population was 113,972, an increase of 0.97% compared to a population of 112,879 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Las Cruces increased by 39,837. In this period, the peak population was 114,892 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Las Cruces is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Las Cruces population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Las Cruces Population by Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Las Cruces by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Las Cruces across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.7% of total population being female. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Las Cruces is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Las Cruces total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Las Cruces Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Las Cruces by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Las Cruces across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Las Cruces across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Las Cruces, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 37,566 (82.20% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Las Cruces
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Las Cruces is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Las Cruces total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Las Cruces Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Las Cruces by race. It includes the population of Las Cruces across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Las Cruces across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Las Cruces population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 54.15% are white, 2.57% are Black or African American, 1.44% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.91% are Asian, 0.29% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 16.19% are some other race and 23.45% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Las Cruces
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Las Cruces is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Las Cruces total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Las Cruces Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Las Cruces city, New Mexico. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Las Cruces population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Las Cruces. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 69,510 (61.73% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Las Cruces population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Las Cruces is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Las Cruces is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Las Cruces Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Resident Population in Las Cruces, NM (MSA) was 229.36600 Thous. of Persons in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Resident Population in Las Cruces, NM (MSA) reached a record high of 229.36600 in January of 2024 and a record low of 174.97300 in January of 2000. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Resident Population in Las Cruces, NM (MSA) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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Statistics for moving services in las-cruces including costs, move sizes, and other relevant data as of August 2025.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Las Cruces, NM population pyramid, which represents the Las Cruces population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Las Cruces, NM, is 28.3.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Las Cruces, NM, is 24.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Las Cruces, NM is 53.2.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Las Cruces, NM is 4.0.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Las Cruces population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Las Cruces for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Las Cruces for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Las Cruces for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Las Cruces Public Schools Foundation

This map features new data from the US CDC, mapping Behavioral Risk Factors Data at the Census Tract level for the first time.For more info, see the CDC webpage on Chronic Disease and Health Promotion Data & Indicators: https://chronicdata.cdc.gov/health-area/behavioral-risk-factors.NMCDC has built the feature service that runs this map and made it available for sharing on your own AGOL map. It contains 27 adult behavioral risk factors for 206 census tracts in NM's four major cities (Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and Las Cruces). Feature service information at - http://nmcdc.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=bd74a088596e48358b22ae76a32a2631#overview "The purpose of the 500 Cities Project is to provide city- and census tract-level small area estimates for chronic disease risk factors, health outcomes, and clinical preventive service use for the largest 500 cities in the United States. These small area estimates will allow cities and local health departments to better understand the burden and geographic distribution of health-related variables in their jurisdictions, and assist them in planning public health interventions. Learn more about the 500 Cities Project(https://www.cdc.gov/500cities/about.htm)."

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