Lake Valley is a CDP located in San Juan County New Mexico. Lake Valley has a 2024 population of 114. Lake Valley is currently growing at a rate of 7.55% annually and its population has increased by 18.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 96 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Valley is $61,602 with a poverty rate of 7.14%. The median age in Lake Valley is 53.9 years: 50 years for males, and 54 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 50 | 51.02% |
| White | 46 | 46.94% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 2.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43 | 2.28 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Female | 27 | 2.44 | 14.8 | 85.2 |
| Non Family | 9 | 0 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Male | 4 | 2.75 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 3 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
30.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 7.69% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 50 | 54.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 14 | 15.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Some College | 16 | 17.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Native American | 45 | 34 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,163 | $0 | $70,543 |
| Some College | $31,250 | $0 | $31,250 |
$70,163
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$70,543
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.04% of Lake Valley residents speak only English, while 47.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 47.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 50 | 7 | 14% |
7.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
25%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Valley is Native, with 14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Valley is Native, with 14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,370 | $69,600 |
| Households | $77,880 | $61,602 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $31,389 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
12.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
16.7%
Male Marriage Rate
11.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2
Number of Veterans
2
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.98%
Born in Lake Valley
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lake Valley residents were born in the United States, with 48.98% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 114 | 8 | 7.55% |
| 2023 | 106 | 8 | 8.16% |
| 2022 | 98 | -13 | -11.71% |
| 2021 | 111 | 15 | 15.63% |
| 2020 | 96 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 96 | 4 | 4.35% |
| 2018 | 92 | -24 | -20.69% |
| 2017 | 116 | 70 | 152.17% |
| 2016 | 46 | -9 | -16.36% |
| 2015 | 55 | -6 | -9.84% |
| 2014 | 61 | 1 | 1.67% |
| 2013 | 60 | -20 | -25% |
| 2012 | 80 | -30 | -27.27% |
| 2011 | 110 | 0 | 0% |