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Lee Acres

New Mexico · 4,170 residents · 10.323 sq mi
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Lee Acres has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has fallen 27% since 2019, a loss of 1,565 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $169,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,170
−27%since 2019
from 5,735 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
404 / sq mi
−27%since 2019
from 556 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−3%since 2019
from 39.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K201020202024Lee Acres
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $42,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,440
+3%since 2019
from $18,855 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $148,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $890 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.1% in 2019
23.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+4%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(2,016)
Black1.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(2,185)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.5%(1,464)
Diversity Score83.2%(4,774)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(1,817)
Black1.1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(1,520)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other23.1%(964)
Diversity Score81.8%(3,411)
Diversity Score
82
−2%since 2019
from 83 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 14.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 20.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 31.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
Female
50.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
Foreign born
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lee Acres, New Mexico?

Lee Acres, New Mexico has about 4,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lee Acres, New Mexico earns about $46,875 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 $169,600, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Lee Acres, New Mexico?

About 15.4% 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 15.2% of people in Lee Acres, 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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