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Las Cruces, NM

Founded 1849Doña Ana CountyElev. 1,191 m
Population
112,612
Median home
$217,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
47
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Las Cruces

Las Cruces is home to roughly 112,612 residents. Las Cruces was founded in 1849 and sits in Doña Ana County. The median age is 32.7 and the median household income is $55,176. Homes carry a median value of $217,400, and about 56% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (59.4%). Around 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
112,612
Median age
32.7
Median household income
$55,176
Per-capita income
$30,804
Poverty rate
22%
High-school grad or higher
88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
Unemployment
7.4%
Avg. commute
18.7 min
Work from home
9.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White33.4%
Hispanic or Latino59.4%
Black2.2%
Asian1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.1%
Service19.6%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9%
Production, transportation & material moving8.1%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$217,400
Median gross rent
$946/mo
Owner-occupied
55.6%
Median year built
1989
Households
46,661
Avg. household size
2.39

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Las Cruces has 47 public schools — 27 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 11 schools
Reading31%
Math20%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ALMA D'ARTE CHARTERHighGrades 9–12charter
ARROWHEAD PARK MEDICAL ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
AZTEC YOUTH ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
LAS CRUCES HIGHHighGrades 9–12
LAS MONTANAS CHARTERHighGrades 9–12charter
MAYFIELD HIGHHighGrades 9–12
NEW AMERICA SCHOOL - LAS CRUCESHighGrades 9–12charter
ORGAN MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
SOUTHERN NM CORRECTIONSHighGrades 8–12
CAMINO REAL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
EXPLORE ACADEMY LAS CRUCESMiddleGrades 6–9charter
LA ACADEMIA DOLORES HUERTAMiddleGrades 6–8charter

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime53% above national
Las Cruces590
New Mexico795
United States386
↑ 18% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime179% above national
Las Cruces5,439
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↑ 51% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Las Cruces.

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Doña Ana County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Las Cruces is in Doña Ana County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Las Cruces was founded in 1849 and sits in Doña Ana County. Elevation ~1,191 m.

Population trend
118K40K112,61219802024
Map of Las Cruces
Las Cruces, NM
Where Las Cruces is
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Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Mesilla PlazaArmijo, Nestor, HouseGoddard HallUniversity President's HouseFoster HallAir ScienceHadley--Ludwick HousePhillips Chapel CME Church
Notable people from Las Cruces
Anwar al-AwlaqiShawnacy BarberEdgar CastilloAaron HerreraJanice McGeachinMicah LawrenceJerry ApodacaWilliam BowersLenny PickettAustin Trout
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Nearby cities
Anthony (24 mi)Sunland Park (36 mi)Deming (56 mi)Alamogordo (62 mi)Tularosa (68 mi)Truth or Consequences (69 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Las Cruces, NM (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Angel Martinez, 33
Las Cruces · Dona Ana County · 88007
AKA Angel M Martinez, Angel Manuel Martinez
Edward Acosta Sanchez, 66
Las Cruces · 88007
AKA Eddie Sanchez, Edward Sanchez
Keith William Lewis, 59
Las Cruces · 88005
AKA Keith Lewis, Keith W Lewis
George William Allen, 56
Las Cruces · 88001
AKA George W Allen, George William Allen
Jesus Dario Gonzalez, 52
Las Cruces · 88001
AKA Jesus Gonzales, Chewy Gonzalez
Jason Dean White, 44
Las Cruces · 88001
AKA Jason White, Jason Dean White
Kevin Anderson Blanton, 64
Las Cruces · 88011
AKA Kevin Blan Anderson, Kevin Blanton
Marcus Hull, 50
Las Cruces · 88001
AKA Marcus Alan Hull, Marcus Alan Hull Jr
Thomas A Lopez, 47
Las Cruces · 88011
AKA Thomas Lopez
Richard Garcia Martinez, 66
Las Cruces · 88012
AKA Richard Garcia Martinez, R G Martinez
Joe Garcia Martinez, 72
Las Cruces · 88007
AKA Joe Martines, Joe Garcia
Jose Antoino Lopez, 55
Las Cruces · 88007
AKA Jose A Lopez, Jose Lopez
Ernesto Hernandez Robles, 71
Las Cruces · 88007
AKA Jose Antonio Hedz, Manuel Ortega-Hernandez
William Clay Miller, 64
Las Cruces · 88005
AKA Bill Miller, Willaim Clay Miller
Willis Truman Brown, 37
Las Cruces · 88005
AKA Willis T Brown, Willis T Brown
Raymond Matthew Martinez, 36
Las Cruces · 88001
AKA David Martinez, Raymond M Martinez

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

Las Cruces — frequently asked

What is the population of Las Cruces, New Mexico?
Las Cruces has a population of about 112,612, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Las Cruces?
The median home value in Las Cruces is $217,400, and the median gross rent is $946/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Las Cruces safe? What is the crime rate?
Las Cruces Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 590 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Las Cruces face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Doña Ana County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Las Cruces?
Las Cruces has 47 public schools (27 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Las Cruces?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Las Cruces. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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