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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Capitan

New Mexico · 1,443 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 $27,188. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 1990. Median home value is $68,300. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

1,443
+74%since 1990
from 831 in 1990
1990 – 2025
443 / sq mi
+74%since 1990
from 255 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+4%since 1990
from 40.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7291K1K2K2K1990201020202024Capitan
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,188
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,379 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,062
+41%since 1990
from $10,696 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$443
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
81.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
18.7% rent
2.5
−19%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(822)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(134)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.9%(265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(1,116)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(277)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score41%(592)
41
+29%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−4%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitan, New Mexico?

Capitan, New Mexico has about 1,443 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Capitan, New Mexico earns about $27,188 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Capitan, New Mexico?

About 17.7% 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 13.0% of people in Capitan, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Capitan, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Capitan, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 612 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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