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Carlsbad

New Mexico · 26,138 residents · 31.652 sq mi
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Carlsbad has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
26,138
+2%since 2000
from 25,625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 810 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K26K29K31K33K1990201020202024Carlsbad
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,955
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,658 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,619
+37%since 2000
from $16,496 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(13,870)
Black1.6%(411)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(11,105)
Asian1%(252)
Other2.2%(587)
Diversity Score67.5%(17,647)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Carlsbad, New Mexico has about 26,138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carlsbad, New Mexico earns about $43,955 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Carlsbad, New Mexico?

About 16.0% 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 12.1% of people in Carlsbad, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlsbad, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlsbad, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,242 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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