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CITY · 2020 ACS

Lemitar

New Mexico · 346 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Population has fallen 47% since 2019, a loss of 307 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 45.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% 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
346
−47%since 2019
from 653 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
252 / sq mi
−47%since 2019
from 476 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
−3%since 2019
from 47.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
204327449571694201020202024Lemitar
2024316
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,415
−38%since 2019
from $13,469 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $116,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2022
Owner-occupied
84.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2019
from 68.1% in 2019
15.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.7%(553)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(212)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(199)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.8%(210)
Diversity Score
61
+88%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 98.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 33.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2019
from 32.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
Female
71.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.0% in 2019
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lemitar, New Mexico?

Lemitar, New Mexico has about 346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lemitar, New Mexico expensive?

In Lemitar, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $113,000.

How educated are people in Lemitar, New Mexico?

About 0.0% 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 45.9% of people in Lemitar, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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