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Los Alamos, NM is a small town located in the northern part of New Mexico. With a population of 13,270 and a population density of 1,180 people per square mile, it is a quiet and peaceful place to live. Los Alamos houses several local businesses such as the Smith's Grocery store, The Source health food store, and LA Café. There are also many year-round outdoor activities available for locals such as hiking along Pajarito Plateau trails or skiing in Red River Ski Area. Other organizations in Los Alamos include the Los Alamos Historical Society and Los Alamos County Library System that provide educational opportunities for its residents. For sports fans in the area, there is an annual softball tournament put on by the Los Alamos Sports Officials Association as well as youth soccer leagues organized by the local YMCA branch. All in all, Los Alamos offers something for everyone to enjoy!

The population in Los Alamos is 13,270. There are 1,193 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Los Alamos is 41.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Los Alamos is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Los Alamos
- 57.1% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 35.1% are married with children
- 7.8% have children, but are single
Race in Los Alamos

- 71.4% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 7.5% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 17.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleLos Alamos, New MexicoUnited States
  13,270.0329,725,481.0
  48.6%50.5%
  51.5%49.5%
  41.438.4
 
  12,978.0326,569,308.0
  12,030.0309,327,143.0
  11,909.0285,036,114.0
  11,455.0251,960,433.0
  10.2%15.6%
  14.6%30.8%
 
  1192.893.4
  11.1253531905.423
  0.002264836.791
 
  67.6%59.4%
  1.1%12.2%
  7.2%5.6%
  0.8%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  4.2%3.2%
  19.1%18.4%
 
  57.1%49.8%
  56.7%48.0%
  0.4%1.8%
  42.9%50.2%
  27.2%33.8%
  12.4%10.8%
  3.2%5.6%
 
  2.242.6
  5,881.0124,010,992.0
  3,546.080,755,759.0
  34.0%30.5%
  48.7%42.9%
  2,335.043,255,233.0
  10.5%15.8%
  6.8%10.8%
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I've lived here for 8 years now. Fantastic weather, beautiful scenery and outdoor recreation. Close-knit, welcoming and well-educated community that is safe and provides  More

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This school is not what it once was, and it is far from the best school in Los Alamos. If your child is a student here: 1) expect unresponsive teachers who manage your  More

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November 1, 2010 If you like bright blue skies and bountiful sunshine with spectacular views in every direction (blue skies & sunshine only 90-95% of the time),  More

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