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Lee Acres

New Mexico · 5,858 residents · 10.323 sq mi
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Lee Acres has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,571. Population has declined 10% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $139,300. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,858
−10%vs 2011
vs 6,503 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
567 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 630 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
+14%vs 2011
vs 30.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K201020202024Lee Acres
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,571
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,285 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,822
+14%vs 2011
vs $19,129 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.450 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $113,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $748 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−37.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.3% in 2011
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 31.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+30%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(2,394)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(1,670)
Asian0%(0)
Other37.2%(2,418)
Diversity Score82.5%(5,367)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(2,594)
Black0.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino37%(2,168)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other13.9%(815)
Diversity Score77.2%(4,522)
Diversity Score
77
−6%vs 2011
vs 83 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 24.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% 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
3.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.7% in 2011
Female
47.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.3% in 2011
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee Acres, New Mexico?

Lee Acres, New Mexico has about 5,858 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lee Acres, New Mexico?

The typical household in Lee Acres, New Mexico earns about $45,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lee Acres, New Mexico expensive?

In Lee Acres, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $139,300, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Lee Acres, New Mexico?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lee Acres, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lee Acres, New Mexico?

About 23.9% of people in Lee Acres, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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