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Monument

County:
Lea County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.277
State:
New Mexico

Monument is a CDP located in Lea County, New Mexico. Monument has a 2026 population of 490. Monument is currently growing at a rate of 3.59% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median age in Monument is 26.1 years: 27.2 years for males, and 9.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 80.0 males.

490
Total Population
93
Density (mi²)
17 3.59%
Growth

Monument Population

Monument Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026490173.59%
2025473183.96%

Median Age

Overall: 26.1 years
Female: 9.8 years
Male: 27.2 years

Monument Adults

There are 220 adults, (18 of whom are seniors) in Monument.

Sex Ratio

Female: 240 (55.6%)
Male: 192 (44.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Monument includes 4.17% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races41495.83%
White184.17%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races34780.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races6715.51%
White184.17%

Monument Marital Status

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)