Meadow Lake is a CDP located in Valencia County New Mexico. Meadow Lake has a 2024 population of 4,751. Meadow Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 11.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,266 in 2020.
The average household income in Meadow Lake is $46,219 with a poverty rate of 30.21%. The median age in Meadow Lake is 36.9 years: 41.8 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Meadow Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,135 | 53.93% |
| White | 1,382 | 34.91% |
| Other race | 264 | 6.67% |
| Native American | 158 | 3.99% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.51% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,250 | 3.17 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 639 | 3.9 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 341 | 1.09 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Female | 211 | 3.55 | 73 | 27 |
| Male | 59 | 5.9 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 415 | 17.13% |
| Associates Degree | 91 | 3.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 295 | 12.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 3.59% |
| High School Graduate | 828 | 34.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 315 | 13% |
| Some College | 392 | 16.18% |
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 | 1,852 | 1,220 | 256 |
| 2+ Races | 1,174 | 782 | 243 |
| White | 476 | 442 | 126 |
| Other Race | 191 | 101 | 0 |
| Native American | 111 | 24 | 0 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,228 | $0 | $47,848 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,189 | $40,288 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $19,056 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,580 | $25,920 | $30,833 |
| Some College | $37,083 | $35,174 | $39,137 |
$27,580
Average Earnings
$25,920
Average Male
$30,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.82% of Meadow Lake residents speak only English, while 62.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,309 | 1,101 | 33.27% |
| Multiple | 2,135 | 757 | 35.46% |
| White | 537 | 95 | 17.69% |
| Other | 264 | 70 | 26.52% |
| Native | 158 | 10 | 6.33% |
30.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.12%
Male Poverty Rate
29.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meadow Lake is Multiple, with 35.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meadow Lake is Native, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.37% |
| High School | 27.78% |
| Some College | 19.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 53.06% |
| Male Employed | 25.27% |
| Female Employed | 10.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,509 | $52,523 |
| Households | $38,872 | $46,219 |
| Married Families | $56,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,267 | $24,591 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
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
152
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Korea | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 80 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 11.24% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 4.03% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 2.43% |
| Other Race | 6 | 2.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
45.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
46.93%
Born in Meadow Lake
74.06%
Native Born
25.94%
Foreign Born
17.66%
Non Citizen
8.28%
Naturalized
74.06% of Meadow Lake residents were born in the United States, with 46.93% having been born in New Mexico. 17.66% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,751 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 4,748 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 4,745 | 497 | 11.7% |
| 2021 | 4,248 | -18 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 4,266 | 434 | 11.33% |
| 2019 | 3,832 | -421 | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 4,253 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 4,257 | -226 | -5.04% |
| 2016 | 4,483 | -330 | -6.86% |
| 2015 | 4,813 | -813 | -14.45% |
| 2014 | 5,626 | -116 | -2.02% |
| 2013 | 5,742 | -94 | -1.61% |
| 2012 | 5,836 | -182 | -3.02% |
| 2011 | 6,018 | 1,310 | 27.82% |
| 2010 | 4,708 | 0 | 0% |