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Lordsburg, NM
City in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
Population
2,057
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
244
ZIP codes
0
Lordsburg and its ZIP codes
Lordsburg at a glance
- Lordsburg is about 14 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 92nd most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $36,607 a year, 43% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (65% below New Mexico) and median rent is $826 a month.
Local data for Lordsburg, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lordsburg, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,607
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$86,200
Median rent
$826/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,414), Irish Americans (174), German Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Lordsburg.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,289
1,274 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.8B
FY 2026, $441,105 per person
How people get to work
Lordsburg, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lordsburg, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 24°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lordsburg, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.7%
U.S. 11.1% +15.6 pts
Cities near Lordsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen AcresCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1 |
| Cotton CityCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 25.8 |
| RedrockCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| WindmillCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| White SignalCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 6.4 |
| AnimasCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 15.7 |
| VirdenVillage | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lordsburg, NM in?
- Lordsburg is in Hidalgo County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Lordsburg, NM?
- About 2,057 people live in Lordsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lordsburg?
- Nearby places include Glen Acres (2.1 mi), Cotton City (19 mi), Redrock (24 mi), Windmill (26 mi), White Signal (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023