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1. Recent Trends & Outlook
Summary of recent business, demographic, economic trends; year-ahead & 5-year outlook.
- the Recent Trends & Outlook section, updated quarterly,
covers topics about this metro such as .. assessing the implications of next jobs report
.. impact of Fed''s interest rate action
.. which sectors are expanding or contracting
.. housing market conditions
.. insights to help your planning and decision-making.
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2. Overview & Update The total population of the Las Cruces, NM MSA metro changed from 210,202 in 2010 to 214,059 in 2015, a change of 4,093 (1.9%). Among all 917 metros, this metro was ranked number 205 in 2010 and 206 in 2015, based on total population. Annual net migration was 913 (2011), -206 (2012), -2,073 (2013), -1,435 (2014), -1,435 (2015). View annual population estimates and components of change table. See more about population characteristics below.
This metro is projected to have a total population in 2020 of 238,051. The projected population change from 2010 to 2020 is 27,814 (13.2%). The population ages 65 years and over is projected to change from 26,730 (2010) to 39,517 (2020), a change of 12,787 (47.8%). See more about population projections.
Based on per capita personal income (PCPI), this metro was ranked number 832 in 2008 and 840 in 2014. among the 917 metros for which personal income was estimated.The PCPI changed from $27,026 in 2008 to $30,593 in 2014, a change of $3,567 (13.2%). Per capita personal income (PCPI) is a comprehensive measure of individual economic well-being. Use the interactive table to compare PCPI in this metro to other metros. See more about PCPI in Economic Characteristics section below.
282 metropolitan statistical areas, of the total 381, experienced an increase in real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) between 2009 and 2014. This metro ranked number 250 among the 381 metros based on 2014 GDP. The GDP (millions of current dollars) changed from $5,924 in 2009 to $6,564 in 2014 a change of $640 (10.8%). Real GDP (millions of real, inflation adjusted, dollars) changed from $5,924 in 2009 to $5,931 in 2014, a change of $7 (0.12%). GDP is the most comprehensive measure of metro economic activity. GDP is the sum of the GDP originating in all industries in the metro. See more about GDP in Economic Characteristics section below.
Attributes of driil-down, small area geography within the metro ... metros account for 65,744 of the national scope 73,056 census tracts (others are in non-metro areas). This metro is comprised of 41 tracts covering the metro wall-to-wall. View, rank, compare demographic-economic attributes of these tracts using the interactive tables. Use the CBSA code 29740; see table usage details below the table.
3. Lay of the Land & Neighborhood Patterns of Economic Prosperitygo top
3.1. Lay of the Landgo top
Lay of the Land. The following map shows the metro with bold boundary. Counties are labeled with county name and state-county FIPS code.
View developed with CV XE GIS software. See this section to learn about making custom metro maps.
3.2. Patterns of Economic Prosperity by Neighborhoodgo top
Median household income by census tract (see color/data legend at left of map).
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4. Population Characteristics & Trendsgo top
Updated monthly, quarterly, annually. Housing market conditions and extended detail Available in subscription edition.
Updated periodically, annually. General demographics, social characteristics and extended detail Available in subscription edition.
Metropolitan areas are defined as one or more contiguous counties based on a set of demographic-economic criteria. Counties comprising the metro are shown below. For multi-county metros, this section provides insights into how the population is changing by county. Many metros changed geographic composition (counties included in the metro) between the Census 2010 vintage and the current vintage. These changes, if any, are also shown below (county is marked with **). See projections in related section.Click county code link to view county components of change.
4.2.1. RDEMS County Characteristics Updated quarterly. For more information, see RDEMS Main. Links open HSG1 Housing & New Residential Construction section. Select other sections from list above table.
4.3. General Demographic Characteristics Updated annually. For more information, detail & to compare areas use interactive table.
Item
2013
2014
Change 2013-14
%Change 2013-14
Total Population: Race/Origin
213,460
213,676
216
0.10
One race
207,466
210,098
2,632
1.27
White
191,537
189,090
-2,447
-1.28
Black/African American
191,537
189,090
-2,447
-1.28
American Indian/Alaska Native
2,630
2,355
-275
-10.46
Asian alone
1,464
2,602
1,138
77.73
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
45
0
-45
-100.00
Some other race alone
8,217
11,940
3,723
45.31
Two or more races
5,994
3,578
-2,416
-40.31
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
142,061
142,732
671
0.47
Population 25 years and over
127,084
127,478
394
0.47
% high school graduate or higher
78.5
79.4
0.9
1.15
% bachelor's degree or higher
27.9
30.6
2.7
9.68
Total Households
74,898
75,530
632
9.68
Median household income ($)
36,343
39,502
3,159
8.69
Mean household income ($)
52,617
55,113
2,496
4.74
Item
2013
2014
Change 2013-14
%Change 2013-14
Total Population: Gender & Age
213,460
213,676
216
0.10
Male
105,056
105,364
308
4.74
Female
108,404
108,312
-92
4.74
Under 5 years
15,921
15,576
-345
4.74
5 to 9 years
13,152
15,687
2,535
19.27
10 to 14 years
17,106
14,904
-2,202
-12.87
15 to 19 years
18,020
17,280
-740
-4.11
20 to 24 years
22,177
22,751
574
2.59
  25 to 34 years
27,197
27,846
649
2.39
35 to 44 years
22,514
23,164
650
2.89
45 to 54 years
25,141
23,465
-1,676
-6.67
55 to 59 years
12,943
11,087
-1,856
-14.34
55 to 59 years
12,943
11,087
-1,856
-14.34
60 to 64 years
10,574
11,859
1,285
12.15
65 to 74 years
16,082
17,312
1,230
7.65
75 to 84 years
9,225
9,423
198
2.15
85 years and over
3,408
3,322
-86
-2.52
Median age
32.5
32.7
0.2
0.62
18 years and over
158,364
158,689
325
0.21
21 years and over
143,280
147,029
3,749
2.62
62 years and over
34,910
37,887
2,977
8.53
65 years and over
28,715
30,057
1,342
4.67
5. Housing Characteristics & Trendsgo top
Updated monthly, quarterly, annually. Housing market conditions and extended detail Available in subscription edition.
5.1. Total Housing Units Updated Annually. Independent annual model-based estimates. For more information, detail & to compare areas use interactive table.
Item
Census 2010
July 1 2010
July 1 2011
July 1 2012
July 1 2013
July 1 2014
Change 2010-2014
%Change 2010-2014
Total Housing Units
81,492
81,664
82,452
82,893
83,633
84,221
2,557
3.13
5.2. General Housing Characteristics Updated Annually. For more information, detail & to compare areas use interactive table.
Item
2013
2014
Change 2013-14
%Change 2013-14
Housing Units: Units in Structure
83,132
84,225
1,093
1.31
1-unit, detached
47,984
49,347
1,363
2.84
1-unit, attached
3,625
2,688
-937
-25.85
2 units
2,670
2,713
43
1.61
3 or 4 units
3,825
4,234
409
10.69
5 to 9 units
2,573
2,914
341
13.25
10 to 20 units
1,762
2,391
629
35.70
20 or more units
2,950
3,455
505
17.12
Item
2013
2014
Change 2013-14
%Change 2013-14
Housing Units: Occupancy & Tenure
83,132
84,225
1,093
1.31
Occupied Housing Units
74,898
75,530
632
0.84
Owner
48,140
46,230
-1,910
-3.97
Renter
26,758
29,300
2,542
9.50
Vacant Housing Units
8,234
8,695
461
5.60
Homeowner vacancy rate
3.60
3.60
0.00
...
Rental vacancy rate
5.50
8.30
2.80
...
Average household size; owner-occ
2.79
2.79
0.00
0.00
Average household size; renter-occ
2.79
2.73
-0.06
-2.15
Median Value $ owner occupied
134,600
135,600
1,000
0.74
Median Rent $ renter occupied
650
731
81
12.46
5.3. Residential Construction; Housing Units Authorized & Value Updated Monthly. 12 most recent months. For more information, detail & to compare areas use interactive table.
Item
Aug15
Sep15
Oct15
Nov15
Dec15
Jan16
Feb16
Mar16
Apr16
May16
Jun16
Jul16
Total Residential Units
57
68
75
65
61
59
56
73
71
77
71
67
in 1 unit bldgs
57
66
75
65
61
59
56
68
71
74
65
67
in 2 unit bldgs
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
in 3-4 unit bldgs
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
0
in 5+ unit bldgs
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
Bldgs with 5+ units
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Percent Coverage
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Value ($000), Total Units
11,412
13,693
15,046
13,542
12,317
11,676
11,120
13,994
13,683
15,568
13,548
13,463
1 unit structures
11,412
13,379
15,046
13,542
12,317
11,676
11,120
13,630
13,683
15,038
12,527
13,463
2 unit structures
0
314
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
314
0
3-4 unit structures
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
530
707
0
5+ unit structures
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
364
0
0
0
0
5.4. Housing Price Indexgo top Updated quarterly. All transactions; not seasonally adjusted. See related Housing Price Index (HPI) interactive table. See related 5-Digit ZIP Code HPI interactive table.
The Economic Profile shows shows derivation and key components of total personal income. Data are organized by place of residence and place of work. The place of residence profile includes estimates of total personal income, population, and per capita personal income. The place of work profile includes estimates of total earnings, total employment and average earnings per job. Updated annually. See related interactive table.
Item
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Change 2011-2015
%Change 2011-2015
Personal income
6,361,284
6,520,400
6,272,697
6,518,834
6,907,477
546,193
8.6
Net earnings 1/
3,739,651
3,725,209
3,609,578
3,633,986
3,821,665
82,014
2.2
Personal current transfer receipts
1,654,762
1,647,432
1,648,604
1,815,327
1,979,423
324,661
19.6
Income maintenance 2/
259,493
263,700
264,974
267,826
274,171
14,678
5.7
Unemployment insurance compensation
65,930
51,487
38,335
24,547
23,111
-42,819
-64.9
Retirement and other
1,329,339
1,332,245
1,345,295
1,522,954
1,682,141
352,802
26.5
Dividends, interest, and rent 3/
966,871
1,147,759
1,014,515
1,069,521
1,106,389
139,518
14.4
Population 4/
212,982
214,428
214,051
214,059
214,295
1,313
0.6
Per capita personal income
29,868
30,408
29,305
30,453
32,233
2,365
7.9
Per capita net earnings
17,559
17,373
16,863
16,977
17,834
275
1.6
Per capita personal current transfer receipts
7,769
7,683
7,702
8,480
9,237
1,468
18.9
Per capita income maintenance
1,218
1,230
1,238
1,251
1,279
61
5.0
Per capita unemployment insurance compensation
310
240
179
115
108
-202
-65.2
Per capita retirement and other
6,242
6,213
6,285
7,115
7,850
1,608
25.8
Per capita dividends, interest, and rent
4,540
5,353
4,740
4,996
5,163
623
13.7
Earnings by place of work
4,119,077
4,070,905
4,048,968
4,104,499
4,295,161
176,084
4.3
Wages and salaries
2,623,711
2,660,839
2,710,984
2,777,279
2,859,967
236,256
9.0
Supplements to wages and salaries
788,334
814,949
788,796
786,083
823,978
35,644
4.5
Employer cont. for empl. pension & insur. funds 6/
581,865
604,465
572,883
563,994
580,327
-1,538
-0.3
Employer cont. for government social insurance
206,469
210,484
215,913
222,089
243,651
37,182
18.0
Proprietors' income
707,032
595,117
549,188
541,137
611,216
-95,816
-13.6
Nonfarm proprietors' income
128,503
62,345
56,992
36,303
59,870
-68,633
-53.4
Farm proprietors' income
578,529
532,772
492,196
504,834
551,346
-27,183
-4.7
Total full-time and part-time employment
97,360
97,153
98,994
99,230
100,215
2,855
2.9
Wage and salary jobs
74,712
75,125
76,607
77,088
77,429
2,717
3.6
Number of proprietors
22,648
22,028
22,387
22,142
22,786
138
0.6
Number of nonfarm proprietors 7/
1,827
1,901
1,908
1,875
1,876
49
2.7
Number of farm proprietors
20,821
20,127
20,479
20,267
20,910
89
0.4
Average earnings per job (dollars)
42,308
41,902
40,901
41,363
42,859
551
1.3
Average wages and salaries
35,118
35,419
35,388
36,027
36,937
1,819
5.2
Average nonfarm proprietors' income
27,786
26,471
24,034
24,909
26,368
-1,418
-5.1
Dollar items are in current dollars (not adjusted for inflation). Per capita items in dollars; other dollar items in thousands of dollars. See related notes.
6.2. Cost of Living Indexesgo top Updated periodically. Available in subscription edition.
6.3. Cost of Doing Business Indexesgo top Updated periodically. Available in subscription edition.
6.4. Consumer Price Indexgo top Updated monthly. Available in subscription edition.
6.5. Gross Domestic Product by Sectorgo top Updated quarterly, annually. For more information, detail & to compare areas use interactive table. Additional detail in subscription edition.
Item
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Change 2009-14
%Change 2009-14
Gross Domestic Product, millions of current dollars
5,924
6,187
6,227
6,216
6,402
6,564
640
10.80
Real Gross Domestic Product, millions of real dollars
5,924
6,074
5,954
5,837
5,888
5,931
7
0.12
6.6. Establishments, Employment & Earnings by Detailed Type of Businessgo top Updated quarterly. For more information, detail & to compare areas use interactive table.
Sector
Establishments 2015Q1
Employment 2015Q1
Avg Weekly Wages 2015Q1
Establishments 2015Q2
Employment 2015Q2
Avg Weekly Wages 2015Q2
Total, all industries
4,378
115,999
683
4,356
118,550
692
Total, all industries - Fed Govt
73
5,940
1,564
73
5,814
1,595
Total, all industries - St Govt
34
9,085
892
34
9,113
906
Total, all industries - Local Govt
123
15,123
693
123
15,103
857
Total, all industries - Private
4,148
85,851
598
4,126
88,519
584
Goods-producing
807
13,671
649
800
15,373
602
Natural resources and mining
192
4,238
505
191
5,732
375
Construction
471
5,485
595
464
5,980
648
Manufacturing
144
3,948
882
145
3,662
917
Service-providing
3,341
72,181
588
3,326
73,146
580
Trade, transportation & utilities
723
17,600
551
712
17,623
549
Information
44
1,453
663
43
1,416
641
Financial activities
441
4,295
764
441
4,267
728
Professional & business services
585
11,446
813
570
11,491
804
Education and health services
915
22,731
651
932
23,225
633
Leisure and hospitality
338
12,682
283
333
13,142
290
Other services
295
1,974
447
295
1,982
479
Notes: cell value of '...' indicates value suppressed to maintain confidentiality.
6.7. Labor Market Characteristics & Trendsgo top Updated monthly. Available in subscription edition. For more information, detail & to compare areas use interactive table.
Table shows 13 most recent months.
7.2. Component Higher Education Institution Characteristicsgo top 2014-15 School Year. Extended detail Available in subscription edition.
Institution
City Name
Code
Level
Total UG Enrollment
Fulltime UG Enrollment
Total Grad Enrollment
Fulltime Grad Enrollment
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM
187620
3
8,448
3,970
0
0
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM
188030
9
12,784
10,668
3,045
1,599
Number of institutions: 2 ... Total undergraduate enrollment: 21,232 Levels: 3-Assoc degree, 4-at least 2, but < 4 years, 5-Bach degree, 6-Postbacc cert, 7 Masters degree, 8 Post-masters cert, 9 Doctors degree
8. GeoPoliticsgo top Updated periodically. Voting patterns, citizen voting age population, state legislative districts, congressional districts .. in this metro. Available in subscription edition.
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Population by county; annual series 2010-2016 (section 4.2.) annual/July.
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