Lea County's estimated 2026 population is 78,447 with a growth rate of 2.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lea County is the 7th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 64,598 and has seen a growth of 21.44% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lea County includes 52.26% White, 10.88% other race, 4.04% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (52.26%)
Two or more races (30.99%)
Other race (10.88%)
Black or African American (4.04%)
Asian (0.94%)
Native American (0.86%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,233 | 52.26% |
| Two or more races | 22,673 | 30.99% |
| Other race | 7,957 | 10.88% |
| Black or African American | 2,958 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 684 | 0.94% |
| Native American | 631 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lea County's average per capita income is $47,889. Household income levels show a median of $68,750. The poverty rate stands at 18.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,663 | - |
| Families | $79,139 | $103,050 |
| Households | $68,750 | $92,292 |
| Non Families | $36,888 | $61,717 |
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