Lea County, NM Population By Age Group and Age Cohort in 2021 (ACS-5Yrs)
Based on the US Census ACS-5Yrs estimates, in 2021, among the 72.74K Lea County, NM population, the 10-14yrs age group constituted the highest percentage of the total population (8.82%), followed by the 5-9yrs age group (8.63%), and the 15-19yrs age group (8.13%).
In the case of age cohorts, Adults (18-64yrs) constituted the highest percentage of the total population (58.64%), followed by Children (0-17yrs) (30.40%), and Seniors (65yrs and Over) (10.96%).
The first and second charts below shows the percentage of the population by age group and age cohort respectively. The table below also shows the number and percentages for each age group and age cohort.
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| Age Group | Number of People | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10-14yrs | 6413 | 8.82 |
| 5-9yrs | 6278 | 8.63 |
| 15-19yrs | 5912 | 8.13 |
| Under 5yrs | 5729 | 7.88 |
| 35-39yrs | 5696 | 7.83 |
| 30-34yrs | 5201 | 7.15 |
| 25-29yrs | 5092 | 7.00 |
| 20-24yrs | 5016 | 6.90 |
| 45-49yrs | 4137 | 5.69 |
| 60-64yrs | 4084 | 5.61 |
| 40-44yrs | 3810 | 5.24 |
| 50-54yrs | 3759 | 5.17 |
| 55-59yrs | 3642 | 5.01 |
| 65-69yrs | 3053 | 4.20 |
| 70-74yrs | 1777 | 2.44 |
| 75-79yrs | 1122 | 1.54 |
| 85yrs and Over | 1022 | 1.41 |
| 80-84yrs | 1000 | 1.38 |
| Age Cohort | Number of People | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (18-64yrs) | 42658 | 58.64 |
| Children (0-17yrs) | 22111 | 30.40 |
| Seniors (65yrs and Over) | 7974 | 10.96 |