City profile · New Mexico · Census ACS 2023

Lordsburg, NM

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lordsburg - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,139
Residents
$33,899
Median income
$86,100
Median home
$973
Median rent (state)

Lordsburg - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Lordsburg places in the 4th percentile for household income and the 57th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

4th
percentile, household income
5th
percentile, home value
12th
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57th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lordsburg, NM

2,139 people live in Lordsburg, New Mexico - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $33,899 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 27.0%. Typical homes in Lordsburg are valued around $86,100, and the median resident age is 37.5 years. Educational attainment runs 10.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 41.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Lordsburg reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1155.3 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 61.3°F with 11.3 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in New Mexico run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, New Mexico scores 92.2 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $973 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $167 across New Mexico, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Lordsburg report an average commute of 20.4 minutes, with 83.6% driving alone and 3.1% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 8.9 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

2,139 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Mexico

Median Household Income

$33,899 /yr

Poverty 27.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Mexico average

How does Lordsburg compare to other US cities?

Lordsburg measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 4% higher than other cities
Home value 5% pricier than other cities
Median rent 12% pricier than other cities
Safety 57% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just New Mexico and the picture shifts: Lordsburg ranks #13 of 42 New Mexico cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Lordsburg's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in New Mexico, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

4thIncome percentile
57thSafety percentile

4th percentile nationally for median household income · 57th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Lordsburg's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Lordsburg's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 51 Avg. percentile National median
Lordsburg's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Lordsburg's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$86,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 95% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lordsburg $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lordsburg, NM Lordsburg, NM's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lordsburg, NM-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lordsburg, NM median $33,899/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lordsburg, NM's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lordsburg, NM. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 10.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 27.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 41.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,139
Median Income
$33,899
Median Home Value
$86,100
Median Age
37.5
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Labor force participation
41.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1155.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
831.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
323.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.3°F
Annual Precipitation
11.3"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,150 residents2,200 residents2,250 residents2,300 residents2,350 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,323 residents 2,181 residents ▼ -6.1%
Lordsburg's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.4 minutes
Drive Alone
83.6%
Carpool
6.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
6.3%
Work from Home
3.1%

Based on 678 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Mexico - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$167
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Mexico state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Mexico state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lordsburg sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$973/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
8.9 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Mexico

Navajo
2,133 people
Santo Domingo Pueblo
2,162 people
Questa
2,112 people
Arroyo Seco
2,107 people
San Ysidro
2,179 people
La Plata
2,185 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lordsburg's 2,139 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Seneca, KS
2,139 people
San Augustine, TX
2,139 people
La Fermina comunidad, PR
2,139 people
Calwa, CA
2,140 people
Bohners Lake, WI
2,138 people
Smackover, AR
2,137 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lordsburg's $33,899 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Wanette, OK
$33,906 median income
Glenwood, AR
$33,889 median income
Toast, NC
$33,914 median income
Dorris, CA
$33,879 median income
McColl, SC
$33,925 median income
Benton Heights, MI
$33,871 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lordsburg, NM Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lordsburg, NM - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 60.4% 13.7% 25.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 73.5% White 60.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 13.7% Two or more races 25.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lordsburg compares to nearby New Mexico cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lordsburg (this city) 2,139 $33,899
Navajo 2,133 $28,917
Santo Domingo Pueblo 2,162 $85,865
Questa 2,112 $41,071
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NM FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lordsburg, NM?

What is the population of Lordsburg, NM? +

The population of Lordsburg, NM stands at 2,139 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lordsburg, NM? +

Lordsburg households earn a median of $33,899 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lordsburg? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lordsburg; the closest available measure is the New Mexico state average, a cost of living index of 92.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Mexico vary by metro area.

Is Lordsburg, NM safe? +

Lordsburg has a total crime rate of 1155.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Lordsburg, NM? +

Homes in Lordsburg carry a median value of $86,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Lordsburg? +

Climate normals put Lordsburg's yearly average temperature at 61.3°F, 11.3 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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