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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Artesia

New Mexico · 10,692 residents · 11.331 sq mi
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Artesia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,529. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,500. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,692
+1%since 1990
from 10,610 in 1990
1990 – 2025
944 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 936 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+6%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Artesia
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,529
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,684 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,911
+33%since 1990
from $10,474 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
30.5% rent
2.0
+8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(8,424)
Black1.4%(152)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(4,104)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score71.9%(7,632)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(5,533)
Black1.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino45%(4,809)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score63.9%(6,830)
64
−11%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−5%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Artesia, New Mexico?

Artesia, New Mexico has about 10,692 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Artesia, New Mexico?

The typical household in Artesia, New Mexico earns about $29,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Artesia, New Mexico expensive?

In Artesia, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $60,500, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Artesia, New Mexico?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Artesia, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Artesia, New Mexico?

About 20.1% of people in Artesia, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Artesia, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Artesia, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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