Carlsbad, New Mexico

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
31,755
Population
$77,209
Median Income
$172,500
Home Value
35.0
Median Age

Demographics

Carlsbad has a population of 31,755 with a median age of 35.0. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
66.3%
Hispanic
56.9%
Black
2.3%
Asian
1.0%
Demographic Value
Total Population31,755
Median Age35.0
White66.3%
Black or African American2.3%
Asian1.0%
Hispanic or Latino56.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Carlsbad is $77,209, which is 2.7% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $36,262. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

$77,209
Median Household Income
$36,262
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Carlsbad is 3.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Carlsbad, 82.7% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7.1% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
82.7%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
Graduate+
7.1%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher82.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher19.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree7.1%

Housing

The median home value in Carlsbad is $172,500, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,143. The homeownership rate is 71.0%.

$172,500
Median Home Value
$1,143/mo
Median Rent
71.0%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$172,500
Median Monthly Rent$1,143
Homeownership Rate71.0%
Vacancy Rate14.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Carlsbad, New Mexico?
The population of Carlsbad, New Mexico is 31,755 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Carlsbad, New Mexico?
The median household income in Carlsbad, New Mexico is $77,209. This is 2.7% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Carlsbad, New Mexico?
The median home value in Carlsbad, New Mexico is $172,500. The median monthly rent is $1,143.
What percentage of people in Carlsbad have a college degree?
In Carlsbad, New Mexico, 19.1% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 82.7% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Carlsbad, New Mexico an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 2.2x (median home value $172,500 vs. median income $77,209), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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