Las Cruces, NM population by race
The table below shows Las Cruces's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,043 | 62.05% |
| Black or African American | 3,114 | 2.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,753 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 2,037 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 298 | 0.27% |
| Some other race | 15,799 | 14.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 19,229 | 17.28% |
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Las Cruces population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Las Cruces has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Las Cruces's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Las Cruces population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 62.05% are white, 2.80% are Black or African American, 1.58% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.83% are Asian, 0.27% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 14.20% are some other race and 17.28% are multiracial.
Las Cruces 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Las Cruces is White with a population of 69,043 (62.05% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 19,229 (17.28% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Las Cruces, NM
By ethnicity, 68,686 (61.73% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 42,587 (38.27% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Las Cruces, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 34,915 (81.99% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Las Cruces, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Las Cruces's Non-Hispanic population.
Las Cruces Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 34,915 | 81.99% |
| Black or African American alone | 2,721 | 6.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,086 | 2.55% |
| Asian alone | 1,936 | 4.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 72 | 0.17% |
| Some other race alone | 131 | 0.31% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,726 | 4.05% |
Among the Hispanic population in Las Cruces, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 57,247 (83.35% of the total Hispanic population).
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Las Cruces, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Las Cruces's Hispanic population.
Las Cruces Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 57,247 | 83.35% |
| Puerto Rican | 730 | 1.06% |
| Cuban | 149 | 0.22% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 10,560 | 15.37% |
Things to know
What percentage of Las Cruces, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 61.73% of Las Cruces population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Las Cruces, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 57,247 (83.35% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Las Cruces, NM have?
Las Cruces, NM has 3,114 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.80% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Las Cruces is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Las Cruces, NM?
With 61.73% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Las Cruces.
That being said, with a 14.20% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Las Cruces.
What is the majority race in Las Cruces, NM?
With a population of 69,043 (62.05% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Las Cruces.
Some other races are second largest race in Las Cruces, with 14.20% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
