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Lyden

New Mexico · 245 residents · 2.242 sq mi
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Lyden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $145,100. The poverty rate of 36.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
245
+10%vs 2011
vs 223 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
109 / sq mi
+10%vs 2011
vs 99 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+27%vs 2011
vs 32.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,583 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$8,710
−32%vs 2011
vs $12,723 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.054
+73%vs 2011
vs 0.031 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information37.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$145,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $142,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2015
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−44.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
69.7%
+9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.3
+4%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(223)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(28)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino87.3%(214)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.4%(65)
Diversity Score
26
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.2%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.6% in 2011
Female
32.8%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−24.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lyden, New Mexico?

Lyden, New Mexico has about 245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lyden, New Mexico earns about $33,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lyden, New Mexico expensive?

In Lyden, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $145,100.

How educated are people in Lyden, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lyden, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lyden, New Mexico?

About 36.8% of people in Lyden, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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