New Mexico Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 73,733 (100%) |
| Population Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,015 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,326 |
| Median Home Value | $184,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,403 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 17,559 (61.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,111 (25.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,733 (13.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,670 |
| Average Household Size | 2.90 |
| Family Households | 16,898 (68.5%) |
The table below compares Lea County to the other 33 counties and county equivalents in New Mexico by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 7 | 81st |
| Population Density | # 9 | 75th |
| Median Household Income | # 6 | 84th |
| Per Capita Income | # 15 | 56th |
| Diversity Index | # 24 | 31st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Mexico Census Data Comparison Tool.
