Lea County, NM — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
73,154
Male
37,963
51.9%
Female
35,191
48.1%
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.9
Foreign Born
18.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher9.1%
High School or Higher28.6%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
2.6%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.6%
Married
36.8%
Lea County, NM has a population of 73,154 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 32.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 52.3% of the population. 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 18.0% of residents are foreign-born.