American Community Survey rankings

Las Cruces area census tract rankings

Compare 61 mapped census tracts on population, income, housing, education, origin and commuting. Every ranking uses U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019–2023 five-year estimates.

Percentage and median rankings exclude tracts with fewer than 500 residents to reduce unstable small-area estimates. The map remains available for every tract.

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PopulationHighest: Santa Teresa CDP — 11,777 Median household incomeHighest: Las Cruces city (east-northeast 2) — $128,553 Residents below the poverty levelHighest: Anthony city (south) — 67%Median home valueHighest: Las Cruces city (southeast 1) — $455,200 Median gross rentHighest: Las Cruces city (southeast 1) — $1,583 Foreign-born residentsHighest: Chaparral CDP (south) — 39.3%Hispanic or Latino residentsHighest: Anthony city (south) — 99.8%Owner-occupied homesHighest: Mesquite CDP — 96.5%Adults with a bachelor's degreeHighest: University Park CDP — 44.6%Workers working from homeHighest: Las Cruces city (west 2) — 27.7%Workers using public transportationHighest: Las Cruces city (southwest 1) — 3.8%Vacant homesHighest: University Park CDP — 73.3%

About these rankings

These rankings compare mapped census tracts inside the Las Cruces area atlas footprint; they are not rankings of every tract in the metropolitan area or state. Values are ACS survey estimates and may have sampling error. Check the interactive map and linked U.S. Census Bureau source for important decisions.