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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Capitan

New Mexico · 831 residents · 3.259 sq mi
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Capitan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,379. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 612 residents. Median home value is $53,900. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

831
−42%vs 2000
vs 1,443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
255 / sq mi
−42%vs 2000
vs 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 42.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7291K1K2K2K1990201020202024Capitan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,379
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,188 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,696
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,062 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$53,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$324
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $443 in 2000
US average: $450
75.7%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
24.3% rent
3.1
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(1,116)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(277)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score41%(592)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(822)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(134)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(9)
Diversity Score31.9%(265)
32
−22%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.9%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Capitan, New Mexico?

Capitan, New Mexico has about 831 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Capitan, New Mexico earns about $17,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitan, New Mexico expensive?

In Capitan, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $324 a month.

How educated are people in Capitan, New Mexico?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Capitan, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capitan, New Mexico?

About 12.8% of people in Capitan, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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