Lemitar is a CDP located in Socorro County New Mexico. Lemitar has a 2024 population of 567. Lemitar is currently growing at a rate of 3.09% annually and its population has increased by 19.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 475 in 2020.
The average household income in Lemitar is $51,967 with a poverty rate of 42.96%. The median age in Lemitar is 47.1 years: 43.2 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lemitar was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 89.12% |
| Other race | 58 | 10.88% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 137 | 3.89 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 116 | 4.41 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 21 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.41
Average Family Size
3.89
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 2.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 375 | 97.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 0 | 0% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 344 | 344 | 0 |
| Other Race | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| White | 40 | 40 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,030 | $57,961 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,030 | $57,961 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$39,030
Average Earnings
$57,961
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.66% of Lemitar residents speak only English, while 61.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 61.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 493 | 208 | 42.19% |
| White | 40 | 21 | 52.5% |
42.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.94%
Male Poverty Rate
49.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lemitar is White, with 52.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lemitar is Hispanic, with 42.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 90.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 61.07% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,707 | $61,375 |
| Households | - | $51,967 |
| Married Families | $78,707 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
84.8%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67 | 19.48% |
| White | 48 | 14.72% |
| Other Race | 29 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.1%
Labor Force Participation
34.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
84.99%
Born in Lemitar
93.43%
Native Born
6.57%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
6.57%
Naturalized
93.43% of Lemitar residents were born in the United States, with 84.99% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 567 | 17 | 3.09% |
| 2023 | 550 | 17 | 3.19% |
| 2022 | 533 | -91 | -14.58% |
| 2021 | 624 | 149 | 31.37% |
| 2020 | 475 | -178 | -27.26% |
| 2019 | 653 | 194 | 42.27% |
| 2018 | 459 | 180 | 64.52% |
| 2017 | 279 | 31 | 12.5% |
| 2016 | 248 | -83 | -25.08% |
| 2015 | 331 | 86 | 35.1% |
| 2014 | 245 | -52 | -17.51% |
| 2013 | 297 | -55 | -15.63% |
| 2012 | 352 | 71 | 25.27% |
| 2011 | 281 | -49 | -14.85% |
| 2010 | 330 | 0 | 0% |