5.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lea County, New Mexico

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months

5.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lea County, New Mexico

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months poverty in Lea County, New Mexico compared

How does Lea County, New Mexico compare to other New Mexico and National averages?

  • Lea County, New Mexico

    5.1%

  • New Mexico

    3.8% (-25% lower than Lea County, New Mexico)

  • National average

    2.4% (-53% lower than Lea County, New Mexico)

5.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lea County, New Mexico

Historical Timeline

5.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lea County, New Mexico historical data

  • 2015 - 1.9%

    The 2015 1.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 5.1%

    The 2016 increase to 5.1% from 2015 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 4.5%

    The 2017 decrease to 4.5% from 2016 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 4.6%

    The 2018 increase to 4.6% from 2017 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 1.6%

    The 2019 decrease to 1.6% from 2018 represents a -3.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 4.7%

    The 2021 increase to 4.7% from 2019 represents a 3.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 6.1%

    The 2022 increase to 6.1% from 2021 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 5.1%

    The 2023 decrease to 5.1% from 2022 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.

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