Lea County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73,733 | — | #761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,015 | -9.5% | #1,341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.5 years | -16.5% | #3,104 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $184,000 | -34.7% | #1,587 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,101 | -5.3% | #724 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.3% | #2,537 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lea County has a population of 73,733, making it the #761 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lea County is $68,015, ranking #1,341 out of 3,222 counties — 9.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Lea County is $184,000 (-34.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,101/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.2%.
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85.1% of residents in Lea County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.
About Lea County, New Mexico
Lea County, New Mexico has a total population of 73,733, making it the 761st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lea County is 32.5 years, which is 16.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lea County is $68,015, which ranks #1,341 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Lea County is $184,000, 34.7% below the national median. Renters in Lea County pay a median gross rent of $1,101 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lea County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.
Lea County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.1%).
All data for Lea County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.