Las Cruces New Mexico Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Las Cruces New Mexico metro area was $45,178 in 2021, the latest figures available. Las Cruces median household income is $8,814 lower than the median New Mexico household income and $24,539 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Las Cruces median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Las Cruces are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Las Cruces New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Mexico | $53,992 | -2.62% | +6.09% |
| Las Cruces | $45,178 | -2.14% | +18.74% |
Trends in Las Cruces, NM Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Las cruces is $45,178. Real median household income peaked in 2007 at $46,285 and is now $1,107 (2.39%) lower. From a post peak low of $38,047 in 2018, real median household income for Las cruces has now grown by $7,131 (18.74%).
Real Median Household Income: Las Cruces, New Mexico, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Las Cruces
| Date | US | New Mexico | Las Cruces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $53,992 | $45,178 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $55,442 | $46,168 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,049 | $45,610 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $50,894 | $38,047 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $51,664 | $41,054 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,780 | $42,334 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,898 | $45,631 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,325 | $45,252 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,109 | $42,338 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,313 | $44,411 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,660 | $43,583 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $54,468 | $45,213 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $54,299 | $46,285 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $52,141 | $41,207 |
Las Cruces Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Las Cruces was $53,166 in 2021. Compared to the median New Mexico family income, Las Cruces median family income is $14,620 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Las Cruces will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Las Cruces New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Mexico | $67,786 | -0.07% | +6.92% |
| Las Cruces | $53,166 | -2.58% | +3.05% |
Trends in Las Cruces, NM Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Las cruces is $53,166. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $54,575 and is now $1,409 (2.58%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Las Cruces, New Mexico, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Las Cruces
| Date | US | New Mexico | Las Cruces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $67,786 | $53,166 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $67,832 | $54,575 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $65,520 | $54,168 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $63,400 | $51,591 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $64,445 | $54,237 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,131 | $53,941 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,278 | $48,506 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,669 | $52,120 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,566 | $50,700 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $60,824 | $50,747 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,468 | $51,055 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $65,817 | $53,297 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,048 | $53,992 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $61,327 | $47,518 |
Las Cruces Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Las Cruces was $26,044 in 2021. Compared to the median New Mexico per capita income, Las Cruces median per capita income is $4,999 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Las Cruces will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Las Cruces New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Mexico | $31,043 | -0.25% | +8.45% |
| Las Cruces | $26,044 | +3.27% | +9.53% |
Trends in Las Cruces, NM Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $26,044, the per capita income for Las cruces was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Las Cruces, New Mexico, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Las Cruces
| Date | US | New Mexico | Las Cruces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $31,043 | $26,044 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,122 | $25,219 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,121 | $23,467 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,624 | $23,777 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,975 | $22,076 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $28,391 | $22,909 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $27,890 | $23,216 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,131 | $23,192 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,183 | $22,592 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,042 | $21,780 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,560 | $23,082 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,059 | $22,535 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,585 | $22,121 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,924 | $22,082 |
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