Lea County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lea County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35025
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 025
Geography
- Land Area
- 4391.55 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.15 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4394.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.795687
- Longitude
- -103.413271
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 63,172
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 42,635
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,004 | 42.7% |
| Hispanic | 36,166 | 57.3% |
| White | 23,105 | 36.6% |
| Black | 2,277 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 201 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 310 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 24 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,203 | 49.7% |
| Hispanic | 21,433 | 50.3% |
| White | 18,447 | 43.3% |
| Black | 1,977 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 113 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 638 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 73,733
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $71,618
- Poverty Rate
- 18.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,366
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,609 | 42.9% |
| Black | 2,525 | 3.4% |
| Asian | 788 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 34,098
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,063 | 20.7% |
| Republican | 17,893 | 52.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,140 | 23.9% |
| Other | 190 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,397 | 48.1% |
| Female | 17,700 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,196 | 50.4% |
| Hispanic | 14,644 | 42.9% |
| Black | 336 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 217 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 13,691
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,097 | 52.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,752 | 25.6% |
| Black | 95 | 28.3% |
| Asian | 72 | 33.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,502 | 39.7% |
| Female | 7,188 | 40.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,507 (26.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,870 (15.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 28,403
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $189,925
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,112
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 3.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.