Las Cruces Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Las Cruces: City in and county seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States
About
Las Cruces is a city located in the county of Doña Ana in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 97,618 and a population density of 489 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 105,096 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1848.
Geography
Las Cruces is located at 32°18'44"N 106°46'42"W (32.3123200, -106.7783400).
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Weather
Las Cruces forecast: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. more
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Las Cruces Quick Facts
| Population : | 105,096 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Doña Ana County |
| Postal code : | 88001 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 199.52 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,999 feet / 1219 meters |
| Capital city : | Las Cruces is capital of Doña Ana County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time : | 04:16:07 (22nd October 2021) |
| Density : | 527 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather : | 51℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
- Ciudad Juárez
- Nienburg/Weser
Demographics
The population of Las Cruces increased by 7.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 97,618 | - | census |
| 2011 | 100,212 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 101,045 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 101,238 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 101,192 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 101,113 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 101,313 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 101,963 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 102,812 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 103,432 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 105,096 | 1.58% | estimation process |
Local Places in Las Cruces
1 Las Cruces City Hall
Address: 700 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 ➦ Show Map
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2 Las Cruces Utilities Director
Address: 680 N Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88007 ➦ Show Map
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3 Las Cruces Building Permits
Address: 575 S Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005 ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation
Address: 700 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 ➦ Show Map
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5 Las Cruces GIS
Address: 700 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 ➦ Show Map
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6 Main St. @ City Hall
Address: Las Cruces, NM 88001 ➦ Show Map
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7 Las Cruces City Manager
Address: 700 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Las Cruces (46)
People born in Las Cruces, including Yemeni-imam Anwar al-Awlaki, politician Jerry Apodaca, novelist Pamela Burford, you can see a list of people who born in Las Cruces.
- Patricia Ryan (American writer) she was born in 09/08/1954
- Austin Trout (American boxer) he was born in 18/09/1985
- Edgar Castillo (association football player) he was born in 08/10/1986
- Constancio Miranda Weckmann (Mexican priest) he was born in 15/09/1952
- Warren Lambert Wagner (American botanist) he was born in 08/02/1950
- William Bowers (American reporter (1916-1987)) he was born in 17/01/1916
- Chuck Franco (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1955
- Dave Lopez (American politician) he was born in 03/06/1951
- David Campos Guaderrama (United States District Judge) he was born in 23/05/1954
- Denise Chavez (American writer) she was born in 15/08/1948
- Doug Eddings (baseball umpire from the United States) he was born in 14/09/1968
- Freddy Juarez (American soccer player) he was born in 01/04/1978
- J. R. Patton (American racing driver) he was born in 12/09/1983
- James D. Nichols (American jockey) he was born in 01/03/1928
- Jon Barela (American businessman)
- Josh Suggs (American soccer player) he was born in 26/04/1989
- Kerry Locklin (American football player and coach) he was born in 09/09/1959
- Kiki Lara (American soccer player) he was born in 24/07/1981
Schools in Las Cruces
College & universities near Las Cruces, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188030 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces (NM) | 88003-8001 |
| 488651 | Glitz School of Cosmetology | Las Cruces (NM) | 88001 |
| 488554 | Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine | Las Cruces (NM) | 88001 |
| 187620 | New Mexico State University-Dona Ana | Las Cruces (NM) | 88011 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Las Cruces, NM
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCR | Las Cruces, New Mexico | 304 Wyatt Drive | BUS |
| ELB | El Paso (Bus Station), Texas | 200 W. San Antonio Ave. | BUS |
| ELP | Union Depot | 700 San Francisco St. | RAIL |
| DEM | Deming station | 400 East Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| TOC | Truth or Consequences, New Mexico | 8 South Date St. | BUS |
Post offices near Las Cruces
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cru Post Office | Las Cruces (NM) | 88001 |
| Commer Post Office | Las Cruces (NM) | 88011 |
| University Park Post Office | Las Cruces (NM) | 88003 |
| Mesilla Park Post Office | Mesilla Park (NM) | 88047 |
| Mesilla Post Office | Mesilla (NM) | 88046 |
Other places with the same name (1)
Other cities in Doña Ana County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Doña Ana County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sunland Park | 18,449 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
| Anthony | 9,276 | City in New Mexico |
| Vado | 3,194 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Mesilla | 1,844 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Radium Springs | 1,699 | City in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Hatch | 1,678 | Village in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, New Mexico |
| White Sands | 1,651 | Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States |
| Doña Ana | 1,211 | Census designated place |
| San Ysidro | 204 | Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Las Cruces distances to largest New Mexico cities