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Lamy

New Mexico · 294 residents · 2.59 sq mi
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Lamy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,235. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 157 residents. With a median age of 64.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
+115%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.1
+91%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
601251902553202000201020202024Lamy
2024294
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,235
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,389
+129%since 2000
from $16,765 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−21%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services17.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
64.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.5%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(85)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(41)
Asian8.5%(25)
Other25.9%(76)
Diversity Score79.9%(235)
Diversity Score
80
+29%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
9.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.9%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.2%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.0%
+30.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
58.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2016
from 66.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 26.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamy, New Mexico?

Lamy, New Mexico has about 294 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lamy, New Mexico?

The typical household in Lamy, New Mexico earns about $68,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lamy, New Mexico?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lamy, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lamy, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Lamy, 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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