Lea County, New Mexico Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$68,015

Total Households

24,670

High Earners ($150k+)

17.8%

Very Low (<$20k)

16.2%

Lea County, New Mexico Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Lea County, New Mexico (2024).

Lea County, New Mexico Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k16.2%
Low $20k-34k13.7%
Lower Middle $35k-49k9.4%
Middle $50k-74k14.7%
Upper Middle $75k-149k28.2%
High $150k+17.8%



Household Income FAQs for Lea County, New Mexico

The median household income in Lea County, New Mexico is $68,015.

In recent years, the median household income in Lea County, New Mexico has increased by 54.9%.