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CITY · 2010 ACS

Lake Valley

New Mexico · 64 residents · 8.347 sq mi
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Lake Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,288. Population has fallen 42% since 2011, a loss of 46 residents. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $15,800. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−42%vs 2011
vs 110 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
−42%vs 2011
vs 13 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
−3%vs 2011
vs 48.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
396081102123201020202024Lake Valley
202483
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,288
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $41,360 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,616
−3%vs 2011
vs $22,207 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.201
−11%vs 2011
vs 0.226 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$15,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $18,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
3.2%
−37.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.4% in 2011
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
34.2%
+21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic30.9%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other69.1%(76)
Diversity Score53.4%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2)
Asian9.4%(6)
Other66.3%(42)
Diversity Score55.3%(35)
Diversity Score
55
+4%vs 2011
vs 53 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 23.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.2%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
74.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.4% in 2011
Female
35.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Valley, New Mexico?

Lake Valley, New Mexico has about 64 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Valley, New Mexico earns about $41,288 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 $15,800.

How educated are people in Lake Valley, New Mexico?

About 41.8% 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 3.1% of people in Lake Valley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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