Lordsburg is a city located in Hidalgo County New Mexico. Lordsburg has a 2024 population of 2,162. Lordsburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.86% annually and its population has decreased by -6.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,324 in 2020.
The average household income in Lordsburg is $48,708 with a poverty rate of 26.33%. The median age in Lordsburg is 37.5 years: 37.4 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lordsburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,461 | 69.11% |
| Two or more races | 343 | 16.23% |
| Other race | 296 | 14% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.66% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 825 | 2.48 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 405 | 1.2 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Married | 255 | 3.7 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Female | 99 | 2.8 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Male | 66 | 5.18 | 50 | 50 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 12.97% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 6.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 5.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 3.01% |
| High School Graduate | 678 | 45.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 7.02% |
| Some College | 282 | 18.85% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,060 | 794 | 53 |
| White | 406 | 373 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 190 | 5 |
| Other Race | 247 | 198 | 37 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $72,344 | $14,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $13,047 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,333 | $50,132 | $25,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,833 | $26,932 | $47,891 |
| Overall | $27,171 | $36,250 | $23,438 |
| Some College | $28,125 | $0 | $0 |
$27,171
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$23,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.57% of Lordsburg residents speak only English, while 45.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,511 | 417 | 27.6% |
| White | 506 | 122 | 24.11% |
| Multiple | 340 | 51 | 15% |
| Other | 259 | 21 | 8.11% |
26.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.59%
Male Poverty Rate
22.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lordsburg is Hispanic, with 27.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lordsburg is Other, with 8.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.54% |
| Some College | 20.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.4% |
| High School | 12.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.54% |
| Female Employed | 12.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,639 | $63,036 |
| Households | $37,240 | $48,708 |
| Married Families | $59,097 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,601 | $33,579 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
113
Number of Veterans
107
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| World War II | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 64 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 6.93% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 6.52% |
| Other Race | 23 | 8.78% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 5.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.6%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
67.55%
Born in Lordsburg
94.8%
Native Born
5.2%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
4.02%
Naturalized
94.8% of Lordsburg residents were born in the United States, with 67.55% having been born in New Mexico. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,960 | -41 | -2.05% |
| 2028 | 2,001 | -40 | -1.96% |
| 2027 | 2,041 | -40 | -1.92% |
| 2026 | 2,081 | -41 | -1.93% |
| 2025 | 2,122 | -40 | -1.85% |
| 2024 | 2,162 | -41 | -1.86% |
| 2023 | 2,203 | -30 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 2,233 | -44 | -1.93% |
| 2021 | 2,277 | -47 | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 2,324 | -73 | -3.05% |
| 2019 | 2,397 | -19 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 2,416 | -42 | -1.71% |
| 2017 | 2,458 | -16 | -0.65% |
| 2016 | 2,474 | -66 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 2,540 | -63 | -2.42% |
| 2014 | 2,603 | -46 | -1.74% |
| 2013 | 2,649 | -91 | -3.32% |
| 2012 | 2,740 | -36 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2,776 | -14 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 2,790 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,379 | 428 | 14.5% |
| 1990 | 2,951 | -244 | -7.64% |
| 1980 | 3,195 | -234 | -6.82% |
| 1970 | 3,429 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 1960 | 3,436 | -89 | -2.52% |
| 1950 | 3,525 | 424 | 13.67% |
| 1940 | 3,101 | 1,141 | 58.21% |