Luna County, NM — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$37,917
Per Capita Income
$21,871
Poverty Rate
26.1%
SNAP Recipients
26.4%
Gini Index
0.442
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K29.9%
$25K–$50K30.6%
$50K–$75K17.7%
$75K–$100K8.7%
$100K–$150K9.8%
$150K–$200K1.7%
$200K+1.6%
The median household income in Luna County, NM is $37,917 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,871. 26.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 26.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.442 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).