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Carrizozo

New Mexico · 996 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 $28,711. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
996
−4%since 2000
from 1,036 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+12%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7118581K1K1K1990201020202024Carrizozo
2024854
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,711
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,647 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,736
+45%since 2000
from $12,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(451)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino53.5%(554)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(643)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(512)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(434)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(22)
Diversity Score65.3%(650)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% 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
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrizozo, New Mexico?

Carrizozo, New Mexico has about 996 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carrizozo, New Mexico earns about $28,711 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 $81,800, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Carrizozo, New Mexico?

About 7.6% 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 28.1% 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 61 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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