Los Luceros, NM Demographics

A map of Los Luceros's Population by Race

Los Luceros, New Mexico has an estimated population of 1,136, a large increase from the 891 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% Hispanic, 5.8% White, 0.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Luceros, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Luceros has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Los Luceros, that probability was 24.8% in 2020 and 11.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Luceros is ranked the 146th 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). Los Luceros was ranked the 174th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Luceros's White Population

66 residents of Los Luceros, or 5.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Luceros is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Los Luceros ranks 400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Luceros's White population has declined by an estimated 37.7%. White residents' share of Los Luceros's population has decreased from 11.9% to 5.8%.

Los Luceros is more White than neighboring Alcalde (2.5% White), Lyden (0% White), and Canova (0% White). Los Luceros is less White than neighboring La Villita (10.4% White), and Pueblito (14.6% White).

Los Luceros's Black Population

2 residents of Los Luceros, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Luceros is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Los Luceros ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Luceros's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Los Luceros's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Los Luceros is more Black than neighboring La Villita (0% Black), Lyden (0% Black), Pueblito (0% Black), and Canova (0% Black). Los Luceros is less Black than neighboring Alcalde (2.1% Black).

Los Luceros's Asian Population

0 residents of Los Luceros, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Luceros is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Los Luceros ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Luceros's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Los Luceros's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Los Luceros's Hispanic Population

1,068 residents of Los Luceros, or 94.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Luceros is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Los Luceros ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Luceros's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Luceros's population has increased from 85.9% to 94.0%.

Los Luceros is more Hispanic than neighboring La Villita (89.6% Hispanic), Alcalde (93.7% Hispanic), Lyden (0% Hispanic), and Pueblito (58.5% Hispanic). Los Luceros is less Hispanic than neighboring Canova (100% Hispanic).

Los Luceros's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Los Luceros, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Los Luceros is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Luceros ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Luceros's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Luceros's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Los Luceros is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pueblito (26.8% Native American/Other).

Los Luceros's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Los Luceros, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Luceros is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Los Luceros ranks 464th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Luceros's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Luceros's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Los Luceros is less Multiracial than neighboring Alcalde (1.8% 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.