Lea County's estimated 2025 population is 71,617 with a growth rate of -0.34% 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 10.87% 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
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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