Lea County New Mexico Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Lea County New Mexico area was $50,725 in 2021, the latest figures available. Lea County median household income is $3,267 lower than the median New Mexico household income and $18,992 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Lea County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Lea County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Lea County New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New Mexico | $53,992 | -2.62% | +6.09% |
| Lea County | $50,725 | -18.68% | -7.58% |
Trends in Lea County, NM Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Lea is $50,725. Real median household income peaked in 2019 at $72,547 and is now $21,822 (30.08%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Lea County, New Mexico, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Lea County
| Date | US | New Mexico | Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $53,992 | $50,725 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $55,442 | $62,374 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $55,049 | $72,547 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $50,894 | $54,888 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $51,664 | $61,841 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $52,780 | $62,815 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $51,898 | $64,338 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $51,325 | $70,282 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $51,109 | $65,460 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $50,313 | $60,889 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $50,660 | $61,278 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $54,468 | — |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $54,299 | — |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $52,141 | — |
Lea County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Lea County was $58,084 in 2021. Compared to the median New Mexico family income, Lea County median family income is $9,702 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Lea County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Lea County New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New Mexico | $67,786 | -0.07% | +6.92% |
| Lea County | $58,084 | -18.50% | -8.68% |
Trends in Lea County, NM Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Lea is $58,084. Real median family income peaked in 2019 at $82,752 and is now $24,668 (29.81%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Lea County, New Mexico, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Lea County
| Date | US | New Mexico | Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $67,786 | $58,084 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $67,832 | $71,265 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $65,520 | $82,752 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $63,400 | $63,607 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $64,445 | $66,936 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $64,131 | $70,024 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $64,278 | $72,630 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $62,669 | $76,004 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $63,566 | $77,032 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $60,824 | $70,080 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $62,468 | $70,445 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $65,817 | — |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $65,048 | — |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $61,327 | — |
Lea County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Lea County was $23,809 in 2021. Compared to the median New Mexico per capita income, Lea County median per capita income is $7,234 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Lea County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Lea County New Mexico
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New Mexico | $31,043 | -0.25% | +8.45% |
| Lea County | $23,809 | -10.48% | -5.37% |
Trends in Lea County, NM Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Lea is $23,809. Real per capita income peaked in 2013 at $28,828 and is now $5,019 (17.41%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Lea County, New Mexico, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Lea County
| Date | US | New Mexico | Lea County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $31,043 | $23,809 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $31,122 | $26,595 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $30,121 | $28,622 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $28,624 | $25,159 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $27,975 | $26,028 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $28,391 | $24,297 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $27,890 | $27,360 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $27,131 | $26,999 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $27,183 | $28,828 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $27,042 | $28,288 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $27,560 | $23,925 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $28,059 | — |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $28,585 | — |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $28,924 | — |
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