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Lemitar, NM
Census-designated place in Socorro County, New Mexico.
Population
316
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
230
ZIP codes
0
Lemitar and its ZIP codes
Lemitar at a glance
- Lemitar is about 13 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
Local data for Lemitar, NM
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Socorro County. PPP loans are for Lemitar.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,770
4,870 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,298
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $20,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lemitar, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
669
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
144
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
10.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lemitar, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.8%
U.S. 11.1% +8.7 pts
Cities near Lemitar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PolvaderaCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| EscondidaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| ChamizalCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| SocorroCity | 6.6 mi | 14.5 |
| San AcaciaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| AlamilloCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Luis LopezCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| La JoyaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| San AntonioCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MagdalenaVillage | 18 mi | 6.2 |
| San AntonitoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| AbeytasCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| Las NutriasCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| VeguitaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| Casa ColoradaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lemitar, NM in?
- Lemitar is in Socorro County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Lemitar, NM?
- About 316 people live in Lemitar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lemitar?
- Nearby places include Polvadera (3.2 mi), Escondida (3.7 mi), Chamizal (4.3 mi), Socorro (6.6 mi), San Acacia (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023