Luna County, New Mexico
Luna County: County in New Mexico, United States
About
Luna County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 25,095 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,905 inhabitants. Its county seat is Deming. The county was created 123 years ago in 1901.
Quick Facts about Luna County
| Population : | 23,905 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| Area : | 7680 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 5,266 feet / 1605 meters |
| Capital : | Deming |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1901 |
| Time Zone : | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 09:34:12 (30th December 2024) |
| Density : | 3 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Luna County is located at 32°10'56"N 107°44'59"W (32.1821500, -107.7497700). It has 4 neighbors: Hidalgo County, Dona Ana County, Grant County and Sierra County.
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The largest city of Luna County is Deming with a population of 13,983. . See all Luna County cities & populated places.
Luna County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Luna County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Deming | 13,983 | City in Luna County, New Mexico, United States |
| Columbus | 1,622 | Village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Luna County
Luna County has 4 neighbours.
- Hidalgo County county in New Mexico, United States
- Doña Ana County county in New Mexico, United States
- Grant County county in New Mexico, United States
- Sierra County county in New Mexico, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Luna County decreased by 4.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,095 | - | census |
| 2011 | 25,106 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,921 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,592 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,428 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,367 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,362 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,100 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,877 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,709 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,905 | 0.82% | estimation process |
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
