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Lamy

New Mexico · 218 residents · 2.59 sq mi
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Lamy has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,036. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $543,500. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 385%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
+59%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.8
+58%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
601251902553202000201020202024Lamy
2024294
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,036
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,518
+52%since 2000
from $16,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade34.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,500
+385%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.2
+402%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(55)
Asian1.4%(3)
Other3.6%(8)
Diversity Score55.7%(121)
Diversity Score
56
−10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.1%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
10.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
74.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.6%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
68.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamy, New Mexico?

Lamy, New Mexico has about 218 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lamy, New Mexico earns about $53,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lamy, New Mexico expensive?

In Lamy, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $543,500.

How educated are people in Lamy, New Mexico?

About 56.1% 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 11.1% 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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