Lea County's estimated 2026 population is 75,052 with a growth rate of 0.41% 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 16.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.5 years
Female: 33.1 years
Male: 32.1 years
There are 51,979 adults, (8,378 of whom are seniors) in Lea County.
Female: 35,441 (48.1%)
Male: 38,292 (51.9%)
The racial composition of Lea County includes 42.87% White, 13.77% other race, 3.42% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,609 | 42.87% |
| Two or more races | 27,944 | 37.9% |
| Other race | 10,155 | 13.77% |
| Black or African American | 2,525 | 3.42% |
| Asian | 788 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 687 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.03% |
Lea County's average per capita income is $45,610. Household income levels show a median of $68,015. The poverty rate stands at 18.69%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,161 | - |
| Families | $80,883 | $104,173 |
| Households | $68,015 | $91,389 |
| Non Families | $35,408 | $58,299 |
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