City · New Mexico
Lordsburg, New Mexico
Lordsburg, city, in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Lordsburg had 2,181 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,335 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,057 (±205). GEOID 3542180.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,181
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,335 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,057 ±205
Median household income
$36,607
±$9,378 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$86,200
±$10,539 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$826
±$120 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is Lordsburg and what county is it in?
Lordsburg is a city in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It covers 8.4 square miles of land, 277 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lordsburg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,181 people lived in Lordsburg on July 1, 2025, down 6.4% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 2,335 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,057 (±205).
| Measure | Lordsburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,057 ±205 | 4,041 | −351 |
| Households | 787 ±87 | 1,478 | −142 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.29 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,124 ±74 | 2,232 | −184 |
Lordsburg's population since 2000
From 3,379 in 2000 to 2,181 in 2025: down 35.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lordsburg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lordsburg?
The median resident of Lordsburg is 37.9 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 73.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 24.6%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lordsburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±7.2 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% ±4.2 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% ±3.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Male | 51.5% ±4.1 pts | 48.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 73.2% ±5.8 pts | 57.0% | −8.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 24.6% ±5.6 pts | 38.1% | +8.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±3.9 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 42.1% ±6.5 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±3.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 22.9% ±5.1 pts | 19.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9% ±4.8 pts | 13.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9% ±5.8 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.3% ±3.9 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.5% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.1% ±5.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 7.0% ±3.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lordsburg earn?
Half of Lordsburg's 787 households earn less than $36,607 a year (±$9,378), against $48,882 in Hidalgo County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $42,872 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lordsburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,607 ±$9,378 | $48,882 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,342 ±$7,428 | $65,510 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,390 ±$3,659 | $26,834 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.5% ±5.0 pts | 23.1% | −10.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.7% ±12.8 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.4% ±8.3 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.7% ±5.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.5% ±7.6 pts | 78.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lordsburg?
Owners occupy 66.7% of Lordsburg's occupied homes and renters 33.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 by its owner (±$10,539). The median renter pays $826 a month including utilities, and 49.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lordsburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $86,200 ±$10,539 | $111,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $826 ±$120 | $814 | +$229 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.2% ±16.5 pts | 49.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $948 ±$146 | $988 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.7% ±7.9 pts | 80.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.3% ±7.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,124 ±74 | 2,232 | −184 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±4.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 25.6% ±14.2 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9% ±7.6 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.2% ±7.2 pts | 30.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±2.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.8% ±5.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.9% ±7.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lordsburg work and get to work?
81.6% of Lordsburg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 17.1 minutes.
| Measure | Lordsburg | Hidalgo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.8% ±6.5 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±3.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.6% ±7.8 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1% ±6.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.4% ±4.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9% ±3.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.1 min ±5.8 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lordsburg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Lordsburg, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702Hidalgo County | 2,057 | $36,607 |
| Tract 9700Hidalgo County | 1,984 | $68,952 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lordsburg) · Census block assignment files
How does Lordsburg compare with other places in New Mexico?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lordsburg is the 7,385th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 45th-most populous of 105 in New Mexico.
Lordsburg ranks 126th of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 45th | 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 60th | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th | 155 |
| Median household income | 126th | 143 |
| Per capita income | 119th | 154 |
| Median home value | 125th | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 78th | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 51st | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 128 |
| Median age | 89th | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 113th | 150 |
| Travel time to work | 121st | 150 |
Lordsburg's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
Every place in New Mexico, sortable · Compare Lordsburg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lordsburg?
15 of the 57 figures for Lordsburg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lordsburg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lordsburg.