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Los Alamos, NM
Census-designated place in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
Population
13,317
Land area
11.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,199
ZIP codes
0
Los Alamos and its ZIP codes
Los Alamos at a glance
- Los Alamos is about 69 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 17th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $141,018 a year, about 2.2 times the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $501,800 (about 2 times the New Mexico figure) and median rent is $1,359 a month.
Local data for Los Alamos, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Los Alamos, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,018
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$501,800
Median rent
$1,359/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
69.8%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
12.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,542), Irish Americans (1,480), Mexican Americans (1,015).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Alamos County. PPP loans are for Los Alamos.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$118,036
22,520 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,378
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.7B
FY 2026, $291,466 per person
How people get to work
Los Alamos, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 12.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Los Alamos, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
149
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Los Alamos, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Los Alamos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White RockCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 7.1 |
| San Ildefonso PuebloCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.4 |
| El RanchoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Santa Clara PuebloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| JaconitaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| La MesillaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| JaconaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| HernandezCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| EspañolaCity | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| PojoaqueCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| El Valle de Arroyo SecoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| SombrilloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| El DuendeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| CuyamungueCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| ChamitaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Los Alamos, NM in?
- Los Alamos is in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Los Alamos, NM?
- About 13,317 people live in Los Alamos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Los Alamos?
- Nearby places include White Rock (7.5 mi), San Ildefonso Pueblo (9.7 mi), El Rancho (12 mi), Santa Clara Pueblo (12 mi), Jaconita (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023