Statistics for Lea County
Latest official figures for Lea County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 74,749 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 32.5 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 841 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 608 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.27 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 8.15 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.3 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 15.7 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 68,015 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 12,857.9 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 19.2 % | 2024 |