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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lordsburg

New Mexico · 3,379 residents · 8.425 sq mi
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Lordsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,036. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $44,700. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,379
+16%since 1990
from 2,922 in 1990
1990 – 2025
401 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 347 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+10%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Lordsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,036
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,057 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,877
+54%since 1990
from $7,077 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.7%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 35.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$264
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194 in 1990
US average: $602
66.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
33.8% rent
2.1
−6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,542)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(2,178)
Asian1%(30)
Diversity Score70.6%(2,064)
2000
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(819)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino74.4%(2,515)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score47.4%(1,600)
47
−33%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lordsburg, New Mexico?

Lordsburg, New Mexico has about 3,379 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lordsburg, New Mexico earns about $21,036 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 $44,700, and the typical rent is about $264 a month.

How educated are people in Lordsburg, New Mexico?

About 6.2% 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 32.7% of people in Lordsburg, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lordsburg, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Lordsburg, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 457 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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