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Lordsburg, NM

Founded 1880Hidalgo CountyElev. 1,295 m
Population
2,139
Median home
$86,100
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Lordsburg

With about 2,139 residents, Lordsburg is one of New Mexico's notable places. Lordsburg was founded in 1880 and sits in Hidalgo County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $33,899. Homes carry a median value of $86,100, and about 60% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (73.4%). Around 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,139
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$33,899
Per-capita income
$20,007
Poverty rate
25.3%
High-school grad or higher
81.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
21 min
Work from home
3.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White24.8%
Hispanic or Latino73.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts26.8%
Service25.6%
Sales & office21.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance17.8%
Production, transportation & material moving7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$86,100
Median gross rent
$803/mo
Owner-occupied
60.2%
Median year built
1972
Households
761
Avg. household size
2.74

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Lordsburg has 4 public schools1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading6%
Math1%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

LORDSBURG HIGHHighGrades 912
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYMiddleGrades 56
DUGAN-TARANGO MIDDLEMiddleGrades 78
R.V.TRAYLOR ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -14

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% above national
Lordsburg459
New Mexico795
United States386
9% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime79% below national
Lordsburg413
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
78% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Lordsburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Lordsburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Hidalgo County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low
AvalancheVery Low
Cold waveVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Lordsburg is in Hidalgo County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Lordsburg was founded in 1880 and sits in Hidalgo County. Elevation ~1,295 m.

Population trend
3K2K2,13920002024
Map of Lordsburg
Lordsburg, NM
Where Lordsburg is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonLordsburg
Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hidalgo County CourthouseLordsburg--Hidalgo County LibraryLordsburg High School
Notable people from Lordsburg
Colleen Farrington
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Nearby cities
Silver (39 mi)Deming (56 mi)Truth or Consequences (103 mi)Las Cruces (112 mi)Anthony (125 mi)Sunland Park (128 mi)

Common questions

Lordsburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Lordsburg, New Mexico?
Lordsburg has a population of about 2,139, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Lordsburg?
The median home value in Lordsburg is $86,100, and the median gross rent is $803/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Lordsburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Lordsburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 459 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Lordsburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hidalgo County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, heat wave, lightning.
How many schools are in Lordsburg?
Lordsburg has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Lordsburg?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Lordsburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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