Lincoln County, NM

County

Cities in Lincoln County

Neighborhoods in Lincoln County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lincoln

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.1%

Households with Children

20.3%

School Enrollment K-12

1,580

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.9%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.0%
Working Age (35-54): 21.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 16.2%
Seniors (65+): 31.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.3%
High School / GED: 24.8%
Some College or Associate's: 37.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.5%
Single Parents: 10.8%
Couples & Adults: 39.4%
Living Alone: 40.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 33.0%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 3.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 85.2%
Puerto Rican: 0.6%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 45.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 54.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 40.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 54.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.1%
Spanish: 15.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.4%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 3.8%
Not Enrolled: 83.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources