Lea County, New Mexico

Total Population: 73,154

County Seat: Lovington

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino61.6%
White (Non-Hispanic)32.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.4%
Two or More Races1.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

75.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.