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Carrizozo

New Mexico · 972 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 $25,972. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,000. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
972
−6%since 2000
from 1,036 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+21%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7118581K1K1K1990201020202024Carrizozo
2024854
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,972
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,647 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,588
+44%since 2000
from $12,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(423)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino48%(467)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other15.8%(154)
Diversity Score77.6%(755)
Diversity Score
78
+25%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
−47%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.1%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carrizozo, New Mexico?

Carrizozo, New Mexico has about 972 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carrizozo, New Mexico earns about $25,972 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 $56,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Carrizozo, New Mexico?

About 11.1% 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 45.4% 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 85 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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