Economy & Jobs — Las Cruces, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,422 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,804 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 54,188 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.6% |
| Retail | 11.9% |
| Professional | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 141 |
| Fast Food | 130 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 111 |
| Insurance Agencies | 82 |
| Law Offices | 75 |
| Gas Stations | 61 |
| Child Day Care | 60 |
| Real Estate Offices | 57 |
| Dental Offices | 56 |
| Commercial Banks | 44 |
| Auto Repair | 41 |
| Hotels Motels | 36 |
| General Merchandise | 34 |
| Coffee Shops | 28 |
| Home Health | 27 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
