2023 ACS Census Data · Population 73,154
Lea County is a mid-sized county in New Mexico with a population of 73,154. The median household income is $68,750, 6% above the national average. The poverty rate is 18.7%, median home value is $176,000, and 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 37% below the national average.
Population
73,154
2023 estimate
Rank #763 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,750
Household
Rank #1142 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$176,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1548 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2716 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
18.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
43.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
24% above New Mexico avg·6% above national avg
Poverty Rate
7% above New Mexico avg·24% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% above New Mexico avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,554
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
3% below New Mexico avg·16% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
28% above New Mexico avg·21% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below New Mexico avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% above New Mexico avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
28,125
Households
24,568
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,537
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
36% below New Mexico avg·37% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
13% below New Mexico avg·15% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.3%
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