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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Meadow Lake

New Mexico · 4,491 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 $25,561. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 2,920 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,300. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,491
+186%since 1990
from 1,571 in 1990
1990 – 2024
389 / sq mi
+186%since 1990
from 136 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.2
−6%since 1990
from 28.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K4K5K6K1990201020202024Meadow Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,561
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,808
+30%since 1990
from $8,293 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.4%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$502
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $406 in 1990
US average: $602
85.7%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 89.1% in 1990
14.3% rent
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(1,177)
Black2.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(610)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score75.5%(1,186)
2000
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(1,596)
Black1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(2,600)
Asian0.3%(15)
Diversity Score60.8%(2,729)
61
−20%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.0 min
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 Meadow Lake, New Mexico?

Meadow Lake, New Mexico has about 4,491 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Meadow Lake, New Mexico earns about $25,561 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 $59,300, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Meadow Lake, New Mexico?

About 4.7% 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 24.4% 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 2,920 residents, a change of about 186 percent over that period.

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

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