Luna County, New Mexico

county in New Mexico, United States

Luna County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,427.[1] Its county seat is Deming.[2] This county abuts the Mexican border.

Luna County
Luna County Courthouse in Deming
Luna County Courthouse in Deming
Map of New Mexico highlighting Luna County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Map of the United States highlighting New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°11′N 107°45′W / 32.18°N 107.75°W / 32.18; -107.75
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedMarch 16, 1901
Named forSolomon Luna
SeatDeming
Largest cityDeming
Area
 • Total2,965 sq mi (7,680 km2)
 • Land2,965 sq mi (7,680 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.0%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total25,427
 • Density8.6/sq mi (3.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitelunacountynm.us

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Luna County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.