Population 44,633 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Los Lunas
Household size in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.92 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Los Lunas are large by national standards, averaging 2.92 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.81 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Los Lunas are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Los Lunas than nationally: 14.4%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Los Lunas
Renters in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.9% of households in Los Lunas rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 45.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Los Lunas is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Los Lunas has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $779 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $812 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $961 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,169 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$390 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Los Lunas costs $1,169 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $390 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Los Lunas
Bachelor's degrees in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Los Lunas: 20.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.4% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Los Lunas never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Los Lunas
| Period | Los Lunas | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Los Lunas: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Los Lunas compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas | 2.92 | 40.4 | 14.4% | 16.9% | 8.5% | 1993 | $1,169 | 20.1% | 85.9% | 6.2% |
| Valencia | 2.87 | 29.2 | 11.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1981 | $714 | 13.9% | 77.3% | 2.8% |
| Tome | 2.97 | 57.4 | 16.2% | 0.0% | 16.5% | 1985 | $854 | 44.3% | 97.0% | 0.0% |
| Peralta | 2.49 | 40.7 | 5.9% | 16.2% | 4.9% | 1980 | $1,166 | 25.5% | 91.7% | 5.1% |
| Los Lentes | 3.00 | 37.4 | 20.9% | 14.6% | 5.3% | 2000 | $1,705 | 25.7% | 91.4% | 5.8% |
| Bosque Farms | 2.67 | 44.1 | 14.3% | 10.5% | 6.5% | 1984 | $1,031 | 30.5% | 94.7% | 5.5% |
| El Cerro | 3.11 | 28.2 | 29.2% | 13.9% | 10.7% | 2000 | $1,371 | 28.3% | 90.6% | 7.5% |
| Los Chaves | 2.78 | 41.2 | 9.8% | 7.5% | 18.3% | 1991 | $833 | 22.6% | 91.7% | 0.4% |
| Dalies | 2.98 | 36.0 | 12.9% | 23.5% | 7.9% | 2007 | $1,715 | 43.9% | 95.9% | 2.2% |
| La Constancia | 3.12 | 29.1 | 26.7% | 19.4% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,182 | 23.1% | 87.2% | 9.1% |
| Meadow Lake | 3.09 | 41.5 | 15.1% | 18.7% | 11.8% | 1993 | $646 | 12.4% | 67.7% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Los Lunas. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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