Lee Acres, NM Demographics

A map of Lee Acres's Population by Race

Lee Acres, New Mexico has an estimated population of 4,272, a slight increase from the 4,170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.2% White, 28.8% Hispanic, 25.7% Native American/Other, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lee Acres, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lee Acres has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lee Acres, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 65.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lee Acres is ranked the 52nd most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lee Acres was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lee Acres's White Population

1,890 residents of Lee Acres, or 44.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lee Acres is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Lee Acres ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lee Acres's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Lee Acres's population has increased from 43.6% to 44.2%.

Lee Acres is more White than neighboring Crouch Mesa (28.5% White), and Bloomfield (43.2% White). Lee Acres is less White than neighboring West Hammond (53.8% White), South River (65% White), and Flora Vista (58.2% White).

Lee Acres's Black Population

0 residents of Lee Acres, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lee Acres is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Lee Acres ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lee Acres's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Lee Acres's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Lee Acres is less Black than neighboring South River (13% Black), and Flora Vista (1.5% Black).

Lee Acres's Asian Population

17 residents of Lee Acres, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lee Acres is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Lee Acres ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lee Acres's Asian population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Asian residents' share of Lee Acres's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lee Acres is more Asian than neighboring South River (0% Asian), and Flora Vista (0% Asian). Lee Acres is less Asian than neighboring West Hammond (0.6% Asian), Crouch Mesa (2% Asian), and Bloomfield (0.8% Asian).

Lee Acres's Hispanic Population

1,229 residents of Lee Acres, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lee Acres is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lee Acres ranks 278th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lee Acres's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lee Acres's population has decreased from 36.5% to 28.8%.

Lee Acres is more Hispanic than neighboring South River (16.3% Hispanic), and Flora Vista (23% Hispanic). Lee Acres is less Hispanic than neighboring West Hammond (35.6% Hispanic), Crouch Mesa (36.1% Hispanic), and Bloomfield (35.8% Hispanic).

Lee Acres's Native American/Other Population

1,098 residents of Lee Acres, or 25.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lee Acres is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lee Acres ranks 106th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lee Acres's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 61.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lee Acres's population has increased from 16.3% to 25.7%.

Lee Acres is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Hammond (6.7% Native American/Other), South River (5% Native American/Other), Bloomfield (14.9% Native American/Other), and Flora Vista (15.3% Native American/Other). Lee Acres is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crouch Mesa (31.2% Native American/Other).

Lee Acres's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Lee Acres, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lee Acres is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Lee Acres ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lee Acres's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lee Acres's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.9%.

Lee Acres is more Multiracial than neighboring South River (0.7% Multiracial). Lee Acres is less Multiracial than neighboring West Hammond (3.4% Multiracial), Crouch Mesa (2.1% Multiracial), Bloomfield (5.3% Multiracial), and Flora Vista (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.