Lindrith, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 111, Lindrith's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lindrith is a small community located in New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. The total population is 111. It ranks as the 410th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lindrith is 61.9 years. This is 57% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lindrith is $71,359. This is 11% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Lindrith. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lindrith, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $106,600. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Lindrith is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lindrith is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.3% vs 36.0%).

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 20.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lindrith, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.