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Lake Arthur

New Mexico · 378 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 $28,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $69,000. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
378
−13%since 2000
from 432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
+20%since 2000
from 28.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2062933814695561990201020202024Lake Arthur
2024478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,810
+121%since 2000
from $8,497 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+119%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.9%(283)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score46.9%(177)
Diversity Score
47
−11%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Arthur, New Mexico?

Lake Arthur, New Mexico has about 378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Arthur, New Mexico earns about $28,750 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 $69,000, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Arthur, New Mexico?

About 7.5% 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 18.6% of people in Lake Arthur, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Arthur, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Arthur, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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