17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lea County, New Mexico

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lea County, New Mexico

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined 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

    17.9%

  • New Mexico

    17.6% (-2% lower than Lea County, New Mexico)

  • National average

    12.2% (-32% lower than Lea County, New Mexico)

17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lea County, New Mexico

Historical Timeline

17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Lea County, New Mexico historical data

  • 2021 - 22.1%

    The 2021 22.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 20.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 20.4% from 2021 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 17.9% from 2022 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Lea County, New Mexico Poverty dataset.