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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Carrizozo

New Mexico · 1,036 residents · 8.361 sq mi
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Carrizozo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,647. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,000. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

1,036
−2%since 1990
from 1,057 in 1990
1990 – 2025
124 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 126 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.9
+2%since 1990
from 42.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7118581K1K1K1990201020202024Carrizozo
2024854
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,647
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,094 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,243
+35%since 1990
from $9,037 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$381
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
25.1% rent
1.9
−2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,004)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(604)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.7%(663)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(451)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(554)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(643)
62
−1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−3%since 1990
from 21.7 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 Carrizozo, New Mexico?

Carrizozo, New Mexico has about 1,036 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Carrizozo, New Mexico earns about $22,647 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carrizozo, New Mexico expensive?

In Carrizozo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $43,000, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Carrizozo, New Mexico?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carrizozo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carrizozo, New Mexico?

About 26.8% of people in Carrizozo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carrizozo, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Carrizozo, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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