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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Carlsbad Micro

Carlsbad-Artesia, NM · 1 counties · 51,658 residents · 4,176.347 sq mi
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Carlsbad has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,998. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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

51,658
+6%since 1990
from 48,605 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+9%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
47K51K55K60K64K1990201020202024Carlsbad
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,998
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,418 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,823
+51%since 1990
from $10,490 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$394
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
74.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
25.7% rent
1.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(39,714)
Black1.8%(866)
Hispanic / Latino35.1%(17,051)
Asian0.3%(155)
Diversity Score69%(33,545)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(29,797)
Black1.3%(669)
Hispanic / Latino38.8%(20,023)
Asian0.4%(204)
Diversity Score62.3%(32,176)
62
−10%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−27%since 1990
from 18.8 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 Carlsbad-Artesia, NM?

Carlsbad-Artesia, NM has about 51,658 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM?

The typical household in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM earns about $31,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carlsbad-Artesia, NM expensive?

In Carlsbad-Artesia, NM, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM?

About 17.2% of people in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carlsbad-Artesia, NM grown since 1990?

Yes, Carlsbad-Artesia, NM has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,053 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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