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Lemitar

New Mexico · 316 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Lemitar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,902. Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 116 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 47% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

316
−27%since 2023
from 432 in 2023
2010 – 2024
230 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 315 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
59.9
+150%since 2023
from 24.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
204327449571694201020202024Lemitar
2024316
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,902
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,201 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$50,116
+94%since 2023
from $25,881 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
10.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.396
+56%since 2023
from 0.254 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
16.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.9%(345)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.2%(174)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(262)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.4%(112)
35
−12%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 91.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
13.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

53.5%
−46.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
46.5%
+46.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
40.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
53.5%
+53.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
45.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
15.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
48.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
76.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
89.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemitar, New Mexico?

Lemitar, New Mexico has about 316 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lemitar, New Mexico earns about $93,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lemitar, New Mexico?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lemitar, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lemitar, New Mexico?

About 10.8% of people in Lemitar, 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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