Economy & Jobs — Meadow Lake, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,649 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$44,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $15,237 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,553 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.8% |
| Retail | 17.6% |
| Construction | 13.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 44 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
| Gas Stations | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 15 |
| Law Offices | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 14 |
| Real Estate Offices | 13 |
| Dental Offices | 13 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Fitness Centers | 6 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
