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Lamy

New Mexico · 210 residents · 2.59 sq mi
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Lamy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,615. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. With a median age of 61.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
+53%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
81 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.6
+84%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
601251902553202000201020202024Lamy
2024294
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,615
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,727
+83%since 2000
from $16,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+69.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade48.3%
US avg: 10%
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
73.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
26.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(66)
Asian3.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(129)
Diversity Score
62
−1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+85.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lamy, New Mexico?

Lamy, New Mexico has about 210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lamy, New Mexico earns about $79,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lamy, New Mexico?

About 24.0% 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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