Lea County, NM Map
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Lea County Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
73,733
Households
24,670
Median household income
$68,015
Median age
32.5 years
Median home value
$184,000
Median gross rent
$1,101/mo
Owner-occupied homes
71.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
Below poverty level
18.7%
Land area
4,391.6 sq mi
Population density
17 / sq mi