City safety & data profile

DemingNM

Deming, NM is a 15K-resident city in Luna County with a median household income of $34,165.

Luna County, New Mexico. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Deming, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Deming has a population larger than 25% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $127,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

15K
Population
Top 75%
By size
$34,165
Median income
$127,400
Median home
30.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Deming

Deming posts a median household income higher than 0% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Deming area.

Top 100%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Deming

Where Deming income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$34,165 Bottom 1% higher than 0% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NM $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Deming, NM beyond the headline numbers

Deming sits inside Luna County, New Mexico, at roughly 32.27°N, -107.76°W. Population 14,522, $34,165 median household income. Median home value $127,400, median rent $586. Poverty rate 30.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Deming's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 39.7%, then physical inactivity at 36.8%. 1 hospital in/around Deming, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Deming from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,522
Deming
Median Income
$34,165
-50% vs avg
Median Home Value
$127,400
-44% vs avg
Median Age
35.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Luna County) - Deming's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
26K+2%
Median Income
$36,419+24%
Median Home Value
$128,000+43%
Poverty Rate
28.6%-4%
Unemployment
5.4%-63%

Economics

Economics indicators for Deming, NM
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$586/mo
Poverty Rate
30.9% +118% vs avg
Unemployment 2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.9%
Work From Home 3.3%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 33.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
39.7%
Physical Inactivity
36.8%
Obesity
36.6%
Short Sleep Duration
36.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
26.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
20.1%
Diabetes
18.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.4%
Current Smoking
17%
Binge Drinking
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.5%
Annual Checkup 69.3%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
10.1%
Current Asthma
9.9%
Stroke
5.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Deming, NM? ▼
Deming, NM has a population of 14,522 people, located in Luna County, New Mexico.
What is the median household income in Deming? ▼
The median household income in Deming, NM is $34,165 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 30.9%.
What is the median home value in Deming? ▼
The median home value in Deming, NM is $127,400. Median rent is $586/month.
What are the top health concerns in Deming? ▼
The top health indicators in Deming include High Blood Pressure (39.7%), Physical Inactivity (36.8%), Obesity (36.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Deming? ▼
Deming has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Deming? ▼
The median age in Deming, NM is 35.2 years. 15.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Deming, NM is located in Luna County, New Mexico. With a population of 15K and a $34,165 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Deming area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Deming's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Deming area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Luna County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.