2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,227
Lincoln County is a small county in New Mexico with a population of 20,227. The median household income is $51,643, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.0%, median home value is $212,200, and 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
20,227
2023 estimate
Rank #1862 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,643
Household
Rank #2581 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$212,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1110 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #795 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.
51.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
21.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below New Mexico avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above New Mexico avg·7% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above New Mexico avg·6% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,086
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
17% above New Mexico avg·1% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% above New Mexico avg·5% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above New Mexico avg·9% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% below New Mexico avg·7% below national avg
Housing Units
17,768
Households
9,376
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,449
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
21% above New Mexico avg·19% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above New Mexico avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
16.3%
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