Lea County, New Mexico
Total Population: 73,154
County Seat: Lovington
Median Home Value
$176,000
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$68,750
Across all households
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
29.8%
65 Years and Over
11.2%
Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
82.4%
No Health Insurance
14.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
75.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$68,750
Mean Household Income
$92,292
Per Capita Income
$31,554
Unemployment Rate (16+)
7.0%
In Labor Force (19–64)
73.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
17.8%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$176,000
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
Total Housing Units
28,125
Owner-Occupied
69.5%
Renter-Occupied
30.5%
Vacancy Rate
12.6%
Married Couple Households
48.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.8%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
22.4%
Average Household Size
2.89
Broadband Internet Access
84.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
14.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35025.