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Las Vegas, NM

Founded 1835San Miguel CountyElev. 1,958 m
Population
13,120
Median home
$143,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a city in New Mexico with about 13,120 residents. Las Vegas was founded in 1835 and sits in San Miguel County. The median age is 42 and the median household income is $42,732. Homes carry a median value of $143,900, and about 61% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (77.7%). Around 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
13,120
Median age
42
Median household income
$42,732
Per-capita income
$25,402
Poverty rate
29.3%
High-school grad or higher
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
14.8 min
Work from home
12.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White14.7%
Hispanic or Latino77.7%
Black1.3%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.8%
Service29.8%
Sales & office13.5%
Production, transportation & material moving11.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.6%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$143,900
Median gross rent
$731/mo
Owner-occupied
61%
Median year built
1967
Households
5,919
Avg. household size
2.03

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Las Vegas has 13 public schools — 6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading10%
Math3%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ROBERTSON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WEST LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 9–12
WLV FAMILY PARTNERSHIPHighGrades 7–12
MEMORIAL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
SIERRA VISTA ELEMENTARYMiddleGrades 4–6
UNION ELEMENTARYMiddleGrades 5–5
WEST LAS VEGAS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 6–8
DON CECILIO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 2–3
LOS NINOS ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–3
LUIS E. ARMIJO ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–1
LVCS EARLY CHILDHOODElementary
RIO GALLINAS SCHOOLElementarycharter
TONY SERNA JR. ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 4–4

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime177% above national
Las Vegas1,070
New Mexico795
United States386
↑ 60% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime15% above national
Las Vegas2,248
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↑ 41% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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 · San Miguel County
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Las Vegas is in San Miguel County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Las Vegas was founded in 1835 and sits in San Miguel County. Elevation ~1,958 m.

Map of Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NM
Where Las Vegas is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonLas Vegas
Historic places

82 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ward, C. W. G., HouseHouse at 913 2ndHouse at 822 DouglasHouse at 818 DouglasHouse at 814 DouglasHouse at 812 DouglasHouse at 810 DouglasAngel, Arturo, House
Notable people from Las Vegas
Wally FunkTeresa Leger FernandezEzequiel Cabeza De BacaMargaret LarkinEleanor Spiess-FerrisAnn Nolan ClarkAaron GrahamWaldo Henry RogersAurora Lucero-White LeaMary Lake Polan
People searches in Las Vegas
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Nearby cities
Santa Fe (43 mi)Española (55 mi)Santa Rosa (55 mi)Taos (58 mi)Edgewood (65 mi)Bernalillo (78 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Las Vegas, NM (1)

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

David Luis Garcia, 53
Las Vegas · San Miguel County · 87701
AKA David Garcia

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 Vegas — frequently asked

What is the population of Las Vegas, New Mexico?
Las Vegas has a population of about 13,120, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Las Vegas?
The median home value in Las Vegas is $143,900, and the median gross rent is $731/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Las Vegas safe? What is the crime rate?
Las Vegas Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,070 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Las Vegas face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates San Miguel County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, riverine flooding, wildfire.
How many schools are in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has 13 public schools (6 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Las Vegas?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Las Vegas. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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