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Meadow Lake

New Mexico · 4,259 residents · 11.541 sq mi
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Meadow Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,649. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $77,900. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,259
−5%since 2000
from 4,491 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+45%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K6K1990201020202024Meadow Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,649
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,561 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,249
+60%since 2000
from $10,808 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+4%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.7%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−23%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(1,596)
Black1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(2,600)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(2,729)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12%(513)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino85.8%(3,656)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(78)
Diversity Score31%(1,322)
Diversity Score
31
−49%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 37.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
27.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−44.4 ptssince 2013
from 63.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.9%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 44.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 49.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 50.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadow Lake, New Mexico?

Meadow Lake, New Mexico has about 4,259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadow Lake, New Mexico?

The typical household in Meadow Lake, New Mexico earns about $43,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadow Lake, New Mexico expensive?

In Meadow Lake, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $77,900, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Meadow Lake, New Mexico?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Meadow Lake, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadow Lake, New Mexico?

About 20.6% of people in Meadow Lake, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meadow Lake, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Meadow Lake, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,688 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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