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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Arthur

New Mexico · 319 residents · 0.532 sq mi
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Lake Arthur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $25,200. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

319
−26%vs 2000
vs 432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
600 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.1
−5%vs 2000
vs 28.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2062933814695561990201020202024Lake Arthur
2024478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,386 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,922
−30%vs 2000
vs $8,497 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.2%
+9.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $325 in 2000
US average: $450
89.5%
+5.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
10.5% rent
1.6
+42%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70.1%(303)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(228)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.7%(181)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(9)
Diversity Score60.5%(193)
61
+15%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.9%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lake Arthur, New Mexico?

Lake Arthur, New Mexico has about 319 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Arthur, New Mexico?

The typical household in Lake Arthur, New Mexico earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Arthur, New Mexico expensive?

In Lake Arthur, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $25,200, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Arthur, New Mexico?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Arthur, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Arthur, New Mexico?

About 34.2% of people in Lake Arthur, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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