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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Carlsbad

New Mexico · 24,896 residents · 31.652 sq mi
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Carlsbad has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,605. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
24,896
−3%vs 2000
vs 25,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K29K31K33K1990201020202024Carlsbad
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,605
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,658 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,508
−36%vs 2000
vs $16,496 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.7%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$318
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $411 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.5% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(15,070)
Black1.9%(488)
Hispanic / Latino36.7%(9,417)
Asian0.7%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(16,017)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(20,262)
Black2.8%(700)
Hispanic / Latino33.2%(8,262)
Asian0.4%(112)
Other15.4%(3,822)
Diversity Score68.8%(17,140)
Diversity Score
69
+10%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.9%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Carlsbad, New Mexico has about 24,896 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Carlsbad, New Mexico earns about $22,605 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlsbad, New Mexico expensive?

In Carlsbad, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Carlsbad, New Mexico?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carlsbad, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlsbad, New Mexico?

About 20.7% of people in Carlsbad, 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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