Los Lunas, NM Demographics

A map of Los Lunas's Population by Race

Los Lunas, New Mexico has an estimated population of 18,618, an increase from the 17,242 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% Hispanic, 29.4% White, 5.5% Native American/Other, 2.2% Asian, 2.2% Multiracial, and 2.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Los Lunas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Los Lunas has become more 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 Lunas, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 56.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Los Lunas is ranked the 13th 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 Lunas was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Los Lunas's White Population

5,481 residents of Los Lunas, or 29.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Los Lunas is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Los Lunas ranks 279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Lunas's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Los Lunas's population has decreased from 31.6% to 29.4%.

Los Lunas is less White than neighboring Los Chaves (35.2% White), Bosque Farms (50.6% White), El Cerro (32.8% White), Tome (55% White), and Valencia CDP (Valencia County) (32.5% White).

Los Lunas's Black Population

374 residents of Los Lunas, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Los Lunas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Los Lunas ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Lunas's Black population has grown by an estimated 61.9%. Black residents' share of Los Lunas's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.0%.

Los Lunas is more Black than neighboring Los Chaves (1% Black), Bosque Farms (0% Black), El Cerro (0% Black), Tome (0% Black), and Valencia CDP (Valencia County) (0% Black).

Los Lunas's Asian Population

407 residents of Los Lunas, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Los Lunas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Los Lunas ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Lunas's Asian population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Asian residents' share of Los Lunas's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.2%.

Los Lunas is more Asian than neighboring Los Chaves (0% Asian), Bosque Farms (0.8% Asian), El Cerro (0% Asian), Tome (0% Asian), and Valencia CDP (Valencia County) (0% Asian).

Los Lunas's Hispanic Population

10,930 residents of Los Lunas, or 58.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Los Lunas is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Los Lunas ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Lunas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Los Lunas's population has decreased from 60.5% to 58.7%.

Los Lunas is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Chaves (57.9% Hispanic), Bosque Farms (42.6% Hispanic), and Tome (36.8% Hispanic). Los Lunas is less Hispanic than neighboring El Cerro (64.7% Hispanic), and Valencia CDP (Valencia County) (66.9% Hispanic).

Los Lunas's Native American/Other Population

1,017 residents of Los Lunas, or 5.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Los Lunas is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Los Lunas ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Lunas's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 94.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Los Lunas's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.5%.

Los Lunas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Chaves (0.7% Native American/Other), Bosque Farms (5.3% Native American/Other), El Cerro (2% Native American/Other), Tome (0% Native American/Other), and Valencia CDP (Valencia County) (0% Native American/Other).

Los Lunas's Multiracial Population

409 residents of Los Lunas, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Los Lunas is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Los Lunas ranks 228th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Los Lunas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Los Lunas's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Los Lunas is more Multiracial than neighboring Bosque Farms (0.7% Multiracial), El Cerro (0.5% Multiracial), and Valencia CDP (Valencia County) (0.7% Multiracial). Los Lunas is less Multiracial than neighboring Los Chaves (5.2% Multiracial), and Tome (8.2% 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.