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Lordsburg

New Mexico · 2,181 residents (2025 est.) · 8.425 sq mi
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Lordsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,607. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 1,322 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,200. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,057
−39%since 2000
from 3,379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 401 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+15%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,181 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lordsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,607
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,036 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,390
+106%since 2000
from $10,877 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+3%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
30.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(819)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino74.4%(2,515)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.4%(1,600)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.2%(1,506)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(44)
Diversity Score50.3%(1,036)
Diversity Score
50
+6%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.8%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
+25.9 ptssince 2017
from 52.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2016
from 40.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2016
from 58.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lordsburg, New Mexico?

Lordsburg, New Mexico has about 2,057 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lordsburg, New Mexico earns about $36,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lordsburg, New Mexico expensive?

In Lordsburg, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Lordsburg, New Mexico?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Lordsburg, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lordsburg, New Mexico?

About 23.5% of people in Lordsburg, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lordsburg, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Lordsburg, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 865 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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