Los Alamos County, NM

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2019 Population

18,625

1.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

42.3

0.471% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

4.36%

16.9% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$121,324

5.27% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$302,800

3.63% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

9,792

2.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Los Alamos County, NM had a population of 18.6k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $121,324. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Los Alamos County, NM grew from 18,356 to 18,625, a 1.47% increase and its median household income grew from $115,248 to $121,324, a 5.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Los Alamos County, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.8%), White (Hispanic) (13.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.74%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.8%). 0% of the households in Los Alamos County, NM speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.5% of the residents in Los Alamos County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Los Alamos County, NM are University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (51 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Los Alamos County, NM was $302,800, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%. Most people in Los Alamos County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Los Alamos County, NM was 2 cars per household.

Los Alamos County, NM borders Rio Arriba County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, and Santa Fe County, NM.

United States New Mexico Los Alamos, NM

Diversity

Los Alamos County, NM is home to a population of 18.6k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2019, 9.79% of Los Alamos County, NM residents were born outside of the country (1.82k people).

In 2019, there were 5.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.4k people) in Los Alamos County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.55k White (Hispanic) and 926 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Los Alamos County, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.4k ± 19
White (Hispanic)
2.55k ± 225
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
926 ± 135

18%

Hispanic Population

3.35k people

18% of the people in Los Alamos County, NM are hispanic (3.35k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Los Alamos County, NM as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.79%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

9.26%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.7k people

As of 2019, 9.79% of Los Alamos County, NM residents (1.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Los Alamos County, NM was 9.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Los Alamos County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Los Alamos County, NM was 42.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 45. But people in Los Alamos County, NM are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Los Alamos County, NM residents was 43.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
136,066 ± 8,757 people
Philippines
5,001 ± 1,734 people
Germany
4,087 ± 1,568 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 136,066 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,001 and Germany with 4,087.

Citizenship

96.5%

2019 Citizenship

96.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.5% of Los Alamos County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Los Alamos County, NM was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Los Alamos County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
423 ± 108
Gulf War (2001-)
343 ± 158
Gulf War (1990s)
221 ± 95

Los Alamos County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Mexico. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Mexico, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Mexico across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Los Alamos County, NM is $121,324. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Los Alamos County, NM was Census Tract 1 with a value of $150,625, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $135,339 and $124,128.

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,687. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Los Alamos County, NM employs 9.79k people. The largest industries in Los Alamos County, NM are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,180 people), Educational Services (869 people), and Public Administration (652 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($116,540), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($116,123), and Manufacturing ($89,485).

Wages

Median Household Income

$121,324

2019 value

± $4,613

5.27%

1 Year Growth

± 6.96%

Households in Los Alamos County, NM have a median annual income of $121,324, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $115,248 in 2018, which represents a 5.27% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Los Alamos County, NM compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

$57,655

Average Male Salary in New Mexico

± $2,162

$44,687

Average Female Salary in New Mexico

± $1,775

In 2019, full-time male employees in New Mexico made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Mexico

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$56,654 ± $67,652
Asian
$54,278 ± $11,708
White
$46,374 ± $1,482

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Mexico workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Mexico.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Los Alamos County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.462

2019 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2019, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00328% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1
Census Tract 5
Census Tract 2

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Los Alamos County, NM was Census Tract 1 with a value of $150,625, followed by Census Tract 5 and Census Tract 2, with respective values of $135,339 and $124,128.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Los Alamos County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Los Alamos County, NM (809 out of 18.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
729 ± 191
Hispanic
66 ± 102
Two Or More
51 ± 107

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Los Alamos County, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.79k

2019 Value

± 643

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 9.04%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Los Alamos County, NM grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 9.52k employees to 9.79k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Los Alamos County, NM, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1,869 people), Management Occupations (1,324 people), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1,151 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Los Alamos County, NM.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Los Alamos County, NM, by number of employees, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1,869 people), Management Occupations (1,324 people), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1,151 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Los Alamos County, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (19.8 times higher than expected), Architecture & Engineering Occupations (6.18 times), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations (2.02 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Los Alamos County, NM, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($124,277), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($119,179), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($116,292).

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.79k

2019 Value

± 643

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 9.04%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Los Alamos County, NM grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 9.52k employees to 9.79k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Los Alamos County, NM, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,180 people), Educational Services (869 people), and Public Administration (652 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Los Alamos County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Los Alamos County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Los Alamos County, NM, by number of employees, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,180 people), Educational Services (869 people), and Public Administration (652 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Los Alamos County, NM has an unusually high number of Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7.29 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.55 times), and Public Administration (1.44 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Los Alamos County, NM, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($116,540), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($116,123), and Manufacturing ($89,485).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $14.6B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($8.89B) and Crude petroleum ($8.24B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Mexico.

$68.4B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

71.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $68.4B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$19.7B
Arizona
$5.99B
Louisiana
$3.03B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $19.7B, followed by Arizona with $5.99B and Louisiana and $3.03B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Los Alamos County, NM went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.93%). The most partisan county was Lea County, NM with 79% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.93%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Los Alamos County, NM for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Mexico.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Los Alamos County, NM

61.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Mexico

Lea County, NM
79% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Union County, NM
77.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Taos County, NM
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Mexico was Lea County, NM with 79% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Mexico colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Los Alamos County, NM awarded 51 degrees. The student population of Los Alamos County, NM is skewed towards women, with 433 male students and 496 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Los Alamos County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (29 and 56.9%), followed by White (17 and 33.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 3.92%), and Black or African American (1 and 1.96%).

The largest universities in Los Alamos County, NM by number of degrees awarded are University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (51 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Los Alamos County, NM are General Business Administration & Management (10 and 19.6%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (7 and 13.7%), and General Studies (6 and 11.8%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
10 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
6 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
5 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Los Alamos County, NM was General Business Administration & Management with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Los Alamos County, NM according to their major.

Universities

University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

51 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Los Alamos County, NM institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus with 51 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 30 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Los Alamos County, NM, which is 1.43 times more than the 21 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Los Alamos County, NM by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded
White
17 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Los Alamos County, NM was Hispanic or Latino students. These 29 degrees mean that there were 1.71 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 17 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Los Alamos County, NM was $302,800 in 2019, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $292,200 to $302,800, a 3.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Los Alamos County, NM is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Los Alamos County, NM have an average commute time of 15.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Los Alamos County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$302,800

2019 Median

± $14,728

$292,200

2018 Median

± $9,765

In 2019, the median property value in Los Alamos County, NM grew to to $302,800 from the previous year's value of $292,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Los Alamos County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Los Alamos County, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$121,324

Median Household Income

± $4,613

7.93k

Number of Households

± 528

In 2019, the median household income of the 7.93k households in Los Alamos County, NM grew to $121,324 from the previous year's value of $115,248.

The following chart displays the households in Los Alamos County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Los Alamos County, NM distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Los Alamos County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

74.1%

2019 Homeownership

74.2%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 74.1% of the housing units in Los Alamos County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Los Alamos County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

15.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Los Alamos County, NM have a shorter commute time (15.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.87% of the workforce in Los Alamos County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Los Alamos County, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Carpooled (7.12%)
Worked At Home (3.65%)

In 2019, 78.1% of workers in Los Alamos County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.12%) and those who worked at home (3.65%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Los Alamos County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Los Alamos County, NM have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.8% of the population of Los Alamos County, NM has health coverage, with 71.5% on employee plans, 3.03% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 8.81% on non-group plans, and 0.421% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in Los Alamos County, NM see 637 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.78% decrease from the previous year (669 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1076 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 461 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, De Baca County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.3%). Additionally, Guadalupe County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

637 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Los Alamos County, NM

Primary care physicians in Los Alamos County, NM see an average of 637 patients per year. This represents a 4.78% decrease from the previous year (669 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Los Alamos County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Mexico

$4,155

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,445

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,663

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Mexico (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.16%, from $6,860 to $7,214.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.16%

Uninsured

71.5%

Employer Coverage

3.03%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

8.81%

Non-Group

0.421%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Los Alamos County, NM declined by 16% from 3.76% to 3.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Los Alamos County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.