La Luz, New Mexico
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La Luz is a census-designated place located in Otero County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 1,615.
Geography
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Location of La Luz, New Mexico
La Luz is located at 32°58'35" North, 105°56'44" West (32.976378, -105.945497)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 27.8 km² (10.7 mi²). 27.8 km² (10.7 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,615 people, 648 households, and 463 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 58.2/km² (150.7/mi²). There are 738 housing units at an average density of 26.6/km² (68.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 84.71% White, 0.43% African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 10.40% from other races, and 2.66% from two or more races. 31.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 648 households out of which 31.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% are married couples living together, 12.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% are non-families. 23.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.49 and the average family size is 2.95.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $28,625, and the median income for a family is $29,719. Males have a median income of $30,213 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $15,258. 13.8% of the population and 10.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.2% of those under the age of 18 and 9.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.