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Population Review

Lea County, NM — Population & Demographics

Lea County, NM has a population of 73,154. The median household income is $68,750 and the median age is 32.5.

73,154

Population

$68,750

Median Income

$176,000

Median Home Value

32.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White52.3%
Black or African American4.0%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$68,750

Median Household Income

$31,554

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment

Housing

$176,000

Median Home Value

$1,119

Median Rent

69.5%

Homeownership

Education

75.6%

High School+

15.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Lea County, NM has a population of 73,154 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Lea County, NM is $68,750.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.