2.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lea County, New Mexico

Bachelor's degree or higher

2.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lea County, New Mexico

Bachelor's degree or higher 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

    2.4%

  • New Mexico

    5.7% (138% higher than Lea County, New Mexico)

  • National average

    4.6% (92% higher than Lea County, New Mexico)

2.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lea County, New Mexico

Historical Timeline

2.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Lea County, New Mexico historical data

  • 2011 - 8.2%

    The 2011 8.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 12.5%

    The 2012 increase to 12.5% from 2011 represents a 4.3% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 8.1%

    The 2013 decrease to 8.1% from 2012 represents a -4.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 12.9%

    The 2014 increase to 12.9% from 2013 represents a 4.8% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 3.3%

    The 2015 decrease to 3.3% from 2014 represents a -9.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 0.6%

    The 2016 decrease to 0.6% from 2015 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 0.4%

    The 2017 decrease to 0.4% from 2016 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 1%

    The 2018 increase to 1% from 2017 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 2.3%

    The 2019 increase to 2.3% from 2018 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 4.2%

    The 2021 increase to 4.2% from 2019 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 1.9%

    The 2022 decrease to 1.9% from 2021 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 2.4%

    The 2023 increase to 2.4% from 2022 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

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