Deming, New Mexico
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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 CountyTemplate:GR.
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History
Image:Spanish disco dancing.JPG Deming is the birthplace of songwriter Nacio Herb Brown.
Deming is the home of Clean Water and Fast Ducks! Here they host the annual Duck Races.
One of Deming's most famous attractions is the amazingly well-preserved Spanish Disco, one of the few remaining discotheques in the state. It continues to attract large numbers of tourists from all over New Mexico.
Geography
Image:NMMap-doton-Deming.PNG Deming is located at 32°15'40" North, 107°45'21" West (32.261137, -107.755857)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.2 km² (9.3 [[square mile|mi² (9.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 14,116 people, 5,267 households, and 3,628 families residing in the city. The population density was 583.5/km² (1,512.0/mi²). There were 6,192 housing units at an average density of 256.0/km² (663.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 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 were Hispanic or Latino of any racThere were 5,267 households out of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.23.
In the city the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $20,081, and the median income for a family was $23,030. Males had a median income of $25,379 versus $16,462 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,943. 32.9% of the population and 28.5% of families were below the poverty line. 47.4% of those under the age of 18 and 16.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
