Time Zone: Lea County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Lovington is the Seat for Lea County.
Lea County was founded in 1917. Lea was created by taking area from Chaves and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lea had a population of 60,232 people. This is an increase of 8.5% since the last Census (which gave a population of 55,511 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lea represented 3.05% of the total population of New Mexico, making it the state's 10th most populous county (out of 33 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 64,727 | +16.6% | +7.46% since 2009 |
2009 | 60,232 | +8.5% | +1.87% since 2008 |
2008 | 59,129 | +6.52% | +2.03% since 2007 |
2007 | 57,952 | +4.4% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 55,511 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lea County Census Page for Lea County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Lea County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Lea County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Hobbs | 31,151 | 28,657 | 8.7% increase |
Lovington | 10,206 | 9,471 | 7.76% increase |
Eunice | 2,837 | 2,562 | 10.73% increase |
Jal | 2,094 | 1,996 | 4.91% increase |
Tatum | 775 | 683 | 13.47% increase |
Websites for Lea County
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