Los Alamos County is a county located in the state of New Mexico. As of 2000, the population is 18,343. The county was administered exclusively by the Federal government during the Manhattan Project, but is currently an "incorporated county" as a result of its previous Federal administration. The two population centers in the county, Los Alamos, New Mexico and White Rock, New Mexico are not incorporated independently but are commonly referred to as "townsites" or "communities". Many county offices are located at the townsite of Los Alamos, New Mexico which serves as the county seat⁶. The county is home to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Los Alamos ranked as the best place to live in America in terms of quality of life in a May 2004 survey. Originally, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. ... A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states (four of them use the term commonwealth) which have membership in the federation known as the United States of America (USA or U.S.). The separate state governments and the U.S. federal government share sovereignty, in that an... State nickname: Land of Enchantment Other U.S. States Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Governor Bill Richardson Official languages English and Spanish Area 315,194 km² (5th)  - Land 314,590 km²  - Water 607 km² (0. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Control panels and operators for calutrons at the National Security Complex. ... Los Alamos is an unincorporated townsite in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. ... White Rock is a census-designated place located in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. ... Los Alamos is an unincorporated townsite in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. ... A county seat is a town which is the capital of a county. ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Los Alamos National Laboratory, aerial view from 1995. ... The well-being or quality of life of a population is an important concern in economics and political science. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 283 km² (109 mi²). There is no significant (< 0.01%) open water in the county. The highest point is along the northern border of the county, near the summit of Caballo Mountain, at 10,480'+. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... This article is about the unit of measure. ... A topographical summit is a point on a surface which is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 18,343 people, 7,497 households, and 5,337 families residing in the county. The population density is 65/km² (168/mi²). There are 7,937 housing units at an average density of 28/km² (73/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 90.26% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 3.78% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.70% from other races, and 2.28% from two or more races. 11.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Shortcut: {{GR|#}} {{Cite:GR|#}} The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 2000 is a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 7,497 households out of which 33.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% are married couples living together, 5.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% are non-families. 24.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.43 and the average family size is 2.92. Marriage is a relationship and bond, most commonly between a man and a woman, that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

In the county the population is spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 4.40% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 30.00% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 101.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $78,993, and the median income for a family is $90,032. Males have a median income of $70,063 versus $40,246 for females. The per capita income for the county is $34,646. 2.90% of the population and 1.90% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 1.80% of those under the age of 18 and 4.70% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. This article is about the statistical concept, for alternative meanings see median (disambiguation). ... The per capita income for an area may be defined as the total personal income in an area, divided by the number of people in that area. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Quality of Living

In a study conducted by American City Business Journals in 2004, Los Alamos county topped the list as the best place to live in America in terms of quality of life. Los Alamos' No. 1 ranking is a reflection of its prosperity and stability. The county's largest employer is the Los Alamos National Laboratory whose facilities cover 43 square miles, devoted primarily to nuclear, biomedical and energy research. Its presence is the main reason that 68 percent of the workers in Los Alamos County hold managerial or professional positions — scientists, engineers, lawyers, doctors and teachers among them - the highest concentration of such top-level jobs in any U.S. county. The household income in Los Alamos, $78,993 per year, is surpassed by just four other counties in America. 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The well-being or quality of life of a population is an important concern in economics and political science. ... Los Alamos National Laboratory, aerial view from 1995. ...

External Links

• MSNBC: Where's the best place to live in America (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5023308/)