Lee Acres is a CDP located in San Juan County New Mexico. Lee Acres has a 2024 population of 4,691. Lee Acres is currently declining at a rate of -1.76% annually and its population has decreased by -11.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,318 in 2020.
The average household income in Lee Acres is $63,519 with a poverty rate of 34.93%. The median age in Lee Acres is 41.6 years: 31.9 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lee Acres was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,551 | 52.51% |
| Native American | 1,581 | 32.54% |
| Other race | 370 | 7.62% |
| Two or more races | 269 | 5.54% |
| Black or African American | 78 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,745 | 2.78 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 882 | 3.59 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 696 | 1.3 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 127 | 4.46 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Male | 40 | 5.4 | 90 | 10 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 418 | 12.99% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 10.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 315 | 9.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 128 | 3.98% |
| High School Graduate | 1,372 | 42.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 3.64% |
| Some College | 543 | 16.88% |
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 | 1,452 | 1,259 | 244 |
| Native American | 911 | 685 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 743 | 660 | 142 |
| Other Race | 246 | 240 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 177 | 151 | 4 |
| Black | 78 | 19 | 19 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,250 | $0 | $51,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,792 | $0 | $97,708 |
| High School Graduate | $36,998 | $0 | $35,515 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,039 | $46,875 | $36,140 |
| Some College | $36,875 | $0 | $23,750 |
$40,039
Average Earnings
$46,875
Average Male
$36,140
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.84% of Lee Acres residents speak only English, while 26.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 18.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,581 | 828 | 52.37% |
| White | 2,101 | 547 | 26.04% |
| Hispanic | 991 | 278 | 28.05% |
| Other | 370 | 246 | 66.49% |
| Black | 78 | 44 | 56.41% |
| Multiple | 269 | 18 | 6.69% |
34.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.21%
Male Poverty Rate
28.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lee Acres is Other, with 66.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lee Acres is Multiple, with 6.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.92% |
| High School | 33.97% |
| Some College | 21.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 98.54% |
| Female Employed | 25.19% |
| Male Employed | 15.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,847 | $81,846 |
| Households | $44,850 | $63,519 |
| Married Families | $60,449 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,438 | $32,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
230
Number of Veterans
220
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 146 |
| Korea | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 136 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 7.94% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 11.34% |
| Black | 44 | 56.41% |
| Other Race | 31 | 12.6% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
34.8%
Employment Rate
22.3%
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
67.41%
Born in Lee Acres
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
98.68% of Lee Acres residents were born in the United States, with 67.41% having been born in New Mexico. 0.33% 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 | 4,691 | -84 | -1.76% |
| 2023 | 4,775 | -83 | -1.71% |
| 2022 | 4,858 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 4,851 | -467 | -8.78% |
| 2020 | 5,318 | -417 | -7.27% |
| 2019 | 5,735 | -349 | -5.74% |
| 2018 | 6,084 | 300 | 5.19% |
| 2017 | 5,784 | 305 | 5.57% |
| 2016 | 5,479 | -1,001 | -15.45% |
| 2015 | 6,480 | 316 | 5.13% |
| 2014 | 6,164 | 213 | 3.58% |
| 2013 | 5,951 | -661 | -10% |
| 2012 | 6,612 | 109 | 1.68% |
| 2011 | 6,503 | 645 | 11.01% |
| 2010 | 5,858 | 0 | 0% |