Las Cruces, NM Demographics

A map of Las Cruces's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	68,848	67,204	60.3%	60.3%
White	37,213	35,672	32.6%	32.0%
Multiracial	2,796	2,629	2.4%	2.4%
Black	2,186	2,392	1.9%	2.1%
Asian	1,958	1,957	1.7%	1.8%
Native American/Other	1,196	1,531	1.0%	1.4%

Las Cruces, New Mexico has an estimated population of 114,197, a slight increase from the 111,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.3% Hispanic, 32.6% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Las Cruces, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Las Cruces is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Las Cruces, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Las Cruces is ranked the 2nd most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Las Cruces was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Las Cruces's White Population

37,213 residents of Las Cruces, or 32.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Las Cruces is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Las Cruces ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Cruces's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Las Cruces's population has increased from 32.0% to 32.6%.

Las Cruces is more White than neighboring Tortugas (0.5% White). Las Cruces is less White than neighboring San Ysidro (56.3% White), Fairacres (36.5% White), Mesilla (48.7% White), and University Park (40.6% White).

Las Cruces's Black Population

2,186 residents of Las Cruces, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Las Cruces is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Las Cruces ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Cruces's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.6%. Black residents' share of Las Cruces's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Las Cruces is more Black than neighboring San Ysidro (0% Black), Mesilla (0% Black), and Tortugas (0% Black). Las Cruces is less Black than neighboring University Park (3.1% Black).

Las Cruces's Asian Population

1,958 residents of Las Cruces, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Las Cruces is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Las Cruces ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Cruces's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Las Cruces's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Las Cruces is more Asian than neighboring San Ysidro (0% Asian), Fairacres (0% Asian), Mesilla (0% Asian), and Tortugas (0% Asian). Las Cruces is less Asian than neighboring University Park (3.4% Asian).

Las Cruces's Hispanic Population

68,848 residents of Las Cruces, or 60.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Las Cruces is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Las Cruces ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Cruces's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Las Cruces's population has remained roughly unchanged at 60.3%.

Las Cruces is more Hispanic than neighboring San Ysidro (43.1% Hispanic), Fairacres (59.3% Hispanic), Mesilla (45.2% Hispanic), and University Park (48.2% Hispanic). Las Cruces is less Hispanic than neighboring Tortugas (99.5% Hispanic).

Las Cruces's Native American/Other Population

1,196 residents of Las Cruces, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Las Cruces is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Las Cruces ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Cruces's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Las Cruces's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Las Cruces is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Ysidro (0% Native American/Other), Mesilla (0% Native American/Other), and Tortugas (0% Native American/Other). Las Cruces is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairacres (2.3% Native American/Other), and University Park (2.6% Native American/Other).

Las Cruces's Multiracial Population

2,796 residents of Las Cruces, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Las Cruces is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Las Cruces ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Cruces's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Las Cruces's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Las Cruces is more Multiracial than neighboring San Ysidro (0.7% Multiracial), Fairacres (0% Multiracial), University Park (2.2% Multiracial), and Tortugas (0% Multiracial). Las Cruces is less Multiracial than neighboring Mesilla (6.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.