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CITY · 2010 ACS

Lemitar

New Mexico · 330 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Lemitar is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,250. Population has grown 17% since 2011. Median home value is $139,400. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 97% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
+17%vs 2011
vs 281 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
+17%vs 2011
vs 205 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+11%vs 2011
vs 40.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,382
+3%vs 2011
vs $30,524 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+15.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.181
−29%vs 2011
vs 0.254 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance41.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical36.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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%
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
$139,400
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $128,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−67.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−34.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.6
+12%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(218)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.5%(122)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(143)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(177)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.7%(210)
Diversity Score
64
+46%vs 2011
vs 43 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.7%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.9% in 2011
Female
59.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.1% in 2011
Foreign born
5.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
28.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemitar, New Mexico?

Lemitar, New Mexico has about 330 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lemitar, New Mexico earns about $86,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lemitar, New Mexico expensive?

In Lemitar, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $139,400.

How educated are people in Lemitar, New Mexico?

About 21.3% 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 0.0% 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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