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Deming, NM

Founded 1881Luna CountyElev. 1,321 m
Population
14,735
Median home
$112,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Deming

With about 14,735 residents, Deming is one of New Mexico's notable places. Deming was founded in 1881 and sits in Luna County. The median age is 37 and the median household income is $35,920. Homes carry a median value of $112,800, and about 64% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (72.3%). Around 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,735
Median age
37
Median household income
$35,920
Per-capita income
$21,581
Poverty rate
26.2%
High-school grad or higher
75.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
15.8 min
Work from home
3.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White22.5%
Hispanic or Latino72.3%
Black1.9%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts25.5%
Production, transportation & material moving23.4%
Service21.5%
Sales & office15.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance14%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$112,800
Median gross rent
$596/mo
Owner-occupied
64.1%
Median year built
1976
Households
5,500
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Deming has 12 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading20%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

DEMING CESAR CHAVEZHighGrades 9–12charter
DEMING HIGHHighGrades 9–12
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
MIMBRES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
DEMING INTERMEDIATEMiddleGrades 6–6
RED MOUNTAIN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
BATAAN ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
BELL ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
CHAPARRAL ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
RUBEN S. TORRES ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–5
MY LITTLE SCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Deming0
New Mexico795
United States386
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime100% below national
Deming0
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Deming Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Deming.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Luna County
DroughtRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Deming is in Luna County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Deming was founded in 1881 and sits in Luna County. Elevation ~1,321 m.

Population trend
15K14K14,73520002024
Map of Deming
Deming, NM
Where Deming is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonDeming
Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Deming ArmoryMahoney BuildingField, Seaman, HouseUS Post Office--Deming MainLuna County Courthouse and ParkOld Deming National Bank
Notable people from Deming
Nacio Herb BrownJohn Arthur SmithCordelia CandelariaWade BlasingameCraig NoelJohn FerejohnRichard L. MillerWilliam Burt
People searches in Deming
Michael Smith (2)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Silver (47 mi)Las Cruces (56 mi)Lordsburg (56 mi)Anthony (70 mi)Truth or Consequences (73 mi)Sunland Park (74 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Deming, NM (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Deming, New Mexico.

Steven A Rodriguez, 48
Deming · Luna County · 88030
AKA Steve Rodriguez, Steve A Rodriguez
Daniel Steven Miller, 71
Deming · 88030
AKA Daniel Miller, Daniel S Miller
Richard R Perez, 70
Deming · Luna County · 88030
Jose Jesus Moore, 56
Deming · Luna County · 88030
AKA Jose Jesus Moore, Gilbert Lara

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Deming — frequently asked

What is the population of Deming, New Mexico?
Deming has a population of about 14,735, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Deming?
The median home value in Deming is $112,800, and the median gross rent is $596/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Deming safe? What is the crime rate?
Deming Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Deming face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Luna County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, heat wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Deming?
Deming has 12 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Deming?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Deming. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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