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CITY · 2010 ACS

Artesia

New Mexico · 11,301 residents · 11.331 sq mi
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Artesia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,301
+6%since 2000
from 10,692 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.5
−2%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Artesia
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.1%(917)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.7%(866)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.3%(830)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.6%(862)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.3%(709)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.6%(1,532)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.9%(1,343)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.6%(1,534)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.8%(1,218)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.6%(742)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.7%(526)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2%(222)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,515
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,529 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,425
+90%since 2000
from $13,911 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.7%(5,533)
Black1.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino45%(4,809)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(5,110)
Black0.9%(105)
Hispanic / Latino51.8%(5,858)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other1.4%(154)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican44.7%(4,948)
Spaniard0.8%(93)
Ancestry
German10.9%(1,201)
Irish7.2%(801)
English5.7%(630)
American5.7%(629)
Norwegian2.8%(314)
French1.6%(179)
Dutch1.6%(175)
Portuguese1.4%(157)
Scottish1.2%(138)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(122)
Italian0.8%(92)
West Indian0.8%(87)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.7%(73)
Welsh0.7%(72)
British0.3%(31)
Greek0.1%(16)
Polish0.1%(15)
Swiss0.1%(13)
Danish0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married35.2%(1,539)
Married50.4%(2,199)
Widowed3.9%(169)
Divorced10.5%(460)
Women 15+
Never married25.4%(1,238)
Married56.4%(2,748)
Widowed5.1%(249)
Divorced13.1%(638)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Artesia, New Mexico?

Artesia, New Mexico has about 11,301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Artesia, New Mexico earns about $40,515 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 $94,800, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Artesia, New Mexico?

About 12.9% 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 20.6% 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 691 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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