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Deming, New Mexico

Deming is a city located in Luna County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,116. It is the county seat of Luna County6.

Geography

\nDeming is located at 32°15'40" North, 107°45'21" West (32.261137, -107.755857)
1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²). 24.2 km² (9.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 14,116 people, 5,267 households, and 3,628 families residing in the city. The population density is 583.5/km² (1,512.0/mi²). There are 6,192 housing units at an average density of 256.0/km² (663.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.66% White, 1.23% African American, 1.37% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 24.19% from other races, and 3.07% from two or more races. 64.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,267 households out of which 34.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% are married couples living together, 15.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% are non-families. 27.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.23. In the city the population is spread out with 30.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.9 males. The median income for a household in the city is $20,081, and the median income for a family is $23,030. Males have a median income of $25,379 versus $16,462 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,943. 32.9% of the population and 28.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 47.4% are under the age of 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older.