Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

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    2024 Population
    134,838
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.5%
    4.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Property Value
    $199,000
    5.46% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    55,946
    0.0304% 1-year decline

    About

    37.2% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    89.8% of the residents in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was $199,000, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

    Most people in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was N/A per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is home to a population of 135k people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 13.5% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (18.1k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.1k people) in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 17.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are Spanish (44,634 households), German (351 households), and Navajo (233 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    64,992
    Women
    48.2%
    69,851
    Men
    51.8%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 134,843 inhabitants, with 51.8% men, and 48.2% women.

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    Citizenship

    89.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    90.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 89.8% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      49.1k ± 376
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      39.8k ± 2.51k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      17.7k ± 1.95k
    57.7%
    Hispanic Population
    77.8k people

    In 2024, there were 1.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.1k people) in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 17.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    57.7% of the people in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are hispanic (77.8k people).

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      14,599 ± 2,801 people
    2. Guatemala
      391 ± 485 people
    3. Cuba
      289 ± 417 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 14,599 Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents, followed by Guatemala with 391 and Cuba with 289.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    13.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    18.1k people
    12.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    16.9k people

    As of 2024, 13.5% of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM residents (18.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      44,634 households (35.7%)
    2. German
      351 households (0.281%)
    3. Navajo
      233 households (0.187%)

    37.2% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was Spanish. 35.7% of the households in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Health

    87.4% of the population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 40% on employee plans, 26.6% on Medicaid, 9.64% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 0.828% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,344 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.5% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    12.6%
    Uninsured
    40%
    Employer Coverage
    26.6%
    Medicaid
    9.64%
    Medicare
    10.4%
    Non-Group
    0.828%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM grew by 4.93% from 12% to 12.6%.

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    Economy

    The economy of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM employs 55.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM were Support activities for mining (5,743 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,186 people), and Construction (5,010 people), and the highest paying industries were Business support services ($125,689), Offices of dentists ($124,583), and Car Dealers ($115,512).

    Males in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.56 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,263. The income inequality in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.471, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    22,649
    Women
    40.5%
    33,297
    Men
    59.5%

    The workforce of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in 2024 was 55,946 people, with 40.5% woman, and 59.5% men.

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    Occupations

    55.9k
    2024 Value
    −0.0304%
    1 Year decline
    ± −0.0304%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −0.0304%, from 56k employees to 55.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,798 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,699 people), and Other managers (1,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    55.9k
    2024 Value
    −0.0304%
    1 Year decline
    ± −0.0304%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −0.0304%, from 56k employees to 55.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, are Support activities for mining (5,743 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,186 people), and Construction (5,010 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,988), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,591), and Manufacturing ($76,719).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,628), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,024), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,600).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM awarded 796 degrees. The student population of Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,702 male students and 3,094 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (364 and 46%), White (286 and 36.1%), Black or African American (71 and 8.96%), and Unknown (43 and 5.43%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $16,470.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2019 in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 45.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 4,796 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 4,796 students enrolled in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,533 records, of which 65.7% were women and 34.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      226 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      13 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was General Studies with 226 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 274 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM, which is 0.525 times less than the 522 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 364 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 286 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,470) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($336) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,570) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 2.25% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% of women were in the same situation.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was $199,000 in 2024, which is 0.598 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $188,700 to $199,000, a 5.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is 72.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $199,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,908
    $34,884
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,637

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Equity

    Wage Distribution

    0.471
    2024 Wage GINI in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM
    0.449
    2023 Wage GINI in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM

    In 2024, the income inequality in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.78% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.6%)
    2. Carpooled (14.5%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.03%)

    In 2024, 77.6% of workers in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.5%) and those who worked at home (5.03%).

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    Commute Time

    23 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.06% of the workforce in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM (21.7k out of 132k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lea and Eddy County PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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