Demographics in Lea County
72,101
Population
16
Population Density
34
Median Age

Age Distribution

Metro Area
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
26%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
13%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
30%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
32%

Gender

Male
52%
Female
48%

Race & Ethnicity

Metro Area
White
31%
Black
2%
Two or more races
3%

Community

Metro Area
Married
51%
Single
32%
Divorced
12%
Widowed
5%

Language

English Only
58%
Spanish
39%
Indo-European
1%

Health Insurance Coverage By Age

Total Coverage
98%
Under 19 years
30%
19 to 60 years
56%
60 years and over
12%
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