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Lake Valley

New Mexico · 83 residents · 8.347 sq mi
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Lake Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,158. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $200,000. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

83
−5%since 2023
from 87 in 2023
2010 – 2024
10 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 10 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
58.8
+1%since 2023
from 58.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
396081102123201020202024Lake Valley
202483
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$83,158
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,739 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,855
−2%since 2023
from $29,528 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.195
+11%since 2023
from 0.177 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$200,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $225,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
37.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
62.5% rent
52.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−14%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other44.8%(39)
Diversity Score61.8%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other50.6%(42)
Diversity Score62.5%(52)
62
+1%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 64.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

49.1 min
US average: 26.5
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
43.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
86.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

27.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
72.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
41.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
54.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Lake Valley, New Mexico?

Lake Valley, New Mexico has about 83 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Valley, New Mexico earns about $83,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Valley, New Mexico expensive?

In Lake Valley, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $200,000.

How educated are people in Lake Valley, New Mexico?

About 58.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Valley, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.8% of people in Lake Valley, 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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