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Luna County, NM
11 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Luna County, New Mexico.
Population
25,611
Land area
2,965sq mi
People per sq mi
9
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Luna County
Luna County at a glance
- Luna County is 51% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,419 a year, 43% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,000 (48% below New Mexico) and median rent is $650 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Deming (15,221), Keeler Farm (1,376) and Columbus (1,196).
Local data for Luna County, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Luna County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,419
Poverty rate
28.6%
Median home value
$128,000
Prices -1.9% in a year
Median rent
$650/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (15,992), German Americans (1,463), Irish Americans (1,179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
11.4%
Aug 2026, +1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,983
8,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,780
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $6,243 per person
PPP loans
$18.7M
536 loans, 3,059 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21.78K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Luna County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Luna County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
418
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 28°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Luna County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.8%
U.S. 11.1% +14.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Luna County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Luna County, NM?
- Deming is the largest city or town in Luna County, with about 15,221 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Luna County?
- Luna County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 88029, 88030.
- What is the population of Luna County, NM?
- About 25,611 people live in Luna County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Luna County?
- Luna County borders Doñan Ana County, Grant County, Sierra County, Hidalgo County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023