Checked
Las Vegas, NM
City in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
Population
13,000
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,508
ZIP codes
0
Las Vegas and its ZIP codes
Las Vegas at a glance
- Las Vegas is about 86 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 18th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $45,125 a year, 30% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,300 (37% below New Mexico) and median rent is $792 a month.
Local data for Las Vegas, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Las Vegas, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,125
Poverty rate
32.0%
Median home value
$155,300
Median rent
$792/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,807), German Americans (774), Irish Americans (346).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Las Vegas.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,257
7,821 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$201M
FY 2026, $7,387 per person
How people get to work
Las Vegas, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Las Vegas, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,044
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,791
13.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone80 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Las Vegas, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.4%
U.S. 11.1% +9.3 pts
Cities near Las Vegas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TecoloteCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.6 |
| WatrousCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| RiberaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| SohamCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| North San YsidroCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| PuebloCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| SenaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| East PecosCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.6 |
| VillanuevaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.3 |
| PecosVillage | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| TecolotitoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| MoraCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 8 |
| RoweCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 6.1 |
| Anton ChicoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.8 |
| La CuevaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Las Vegas, NM in?
- Las Vegas is in San Miguel County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Las Vegas, NM?
- About 13,000 people live in Las Vegas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Las Vegas?
- Nearby places include Tecolote (9.8 mi), Watrous (19 mi), Ribera (20 mi), San Jose (20 mi), Soham (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023