City of Carlsbad, NM
Situated along the banks of the Pecos River, Carlsbad was originally christened the Town of Eddy on September 15, 1888 and organized as a municipal corporation in 1893. With the improvement of the mineral springs with their valuable medicinal qualities north of town, the town changed the name to Carlsbad, after the famous European spa, Karlsbad. On March 25, 1918, the Governor proclaimed Carlsbad as a city.
With the discovery of the "Bat Cave" in 1901 and the establishment of the Carlsbad Caverns National Park on May 14, 1930, Carlsbad gained international recognition.
In 1925 potash was discovered near Carlsbad and for many years Carlsbad dominated the U. S. production of potash. With the decline in the potash market in the 1960s, the residents and leaders of Carlsbad lobbied for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP). Congress authorized the WIPP project in 1979 and construction of the project began in 1980. The DOE Carlsbad Area Office opened in 1993 and the first waste shipment arrived in 1999.
Carlsbad is located in southeastern New Mexico where US62/180 and US285 intersect. The world famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park is approximately 30 miles south.
Demographics of Carlsbad
Population
Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|---|---|
City of Carlsbad, NM | 26,246 | 26,579 | 33,331 | 33,781 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Age
Population | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|---|
0-4 | 1,920 | 2,096 | 2,121 |
5-9 | 1,838 | 2,083 | 2,118 |
10-14 | 1,881 | 2,097 | 2,150 |
15-19 | 1,890 | 2,009 | 1,979 |
20-24 | 1,631 | 1,998 | 1,924 |
25-29 | 1,711 | 2,186 | 2,119 |
30-34 | 1,639 | 2,174 | 2,146 |
35-39 | 1,426 | 2,008 | 2,084 |
40-44 | 1,584 | 1,989 | 2,024 |
45-49 | 1,680 | 1,689 | 1,955 |
50-54 | 1,910 | 1,932 | 1,734 |
55-59 | 1,850 | 2,062 | 1,902 |
60-64 | 1,497 | 2,228 | 1,950 |
65-69 | 1,153 | 2,140 | 2,130 |
70-74 | 870 | 1,731 | 1,954 |
75-79 | 767 | 1,314 | 1,502 |
80-84 | 645 | 776 | 1,074 |
85+ | 685 | 819 | 915 |
18+ | 19,794 | 25,813 | 26,168 |
Median Age | 38 | 40 | 41 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Population by Race
City of Carlsbad, NM | 2023 |
---|---|
Total | 33,331.00 |
White Alone | 56.56 |
Black Alone | 2.24 |
American Indian Alone | 1.55 |
Asian Alone | 1.36 |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.13 |
Some Other Race | 20.09 |
Two or More Races | 18.07 |
Hispanic Origin | 50.83 |
Diversity Index | 80.30 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Growth Rate
City of Carlsbad, NM | 2023 - 2028 |
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Population | 0.27% |
Households | 0.42% |
Families | 0.35% |
Median Household Income | 2% |
Per Capita Income | 3% |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Households | 10,159 | 10,358 | 12,241 | 12,500 |
Housing Units | 11,669 | 11,387 | 14,497 | 14,779 |
Owner Occupied Units | 8,086 | 8,344 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 4,155 | 4,156 | ||
Vacant Units | 2,256 | 2,279 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Home Value
City of Carlsbad, NM | 2023 | 2028 |
---|---|---|
Median Home Value | $172,128 | $181,114 |
Average Home Value | $214,250 | $228,323 |
<$50,000 | 443 | 435 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 965 | 900 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 1,803 | 1,720 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 1,880 | 1,795 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 744 | 813 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 839 | 923 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 890 | 1,092 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 213 | 279 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 186 | 242 |
$1,000,000 + | 31 | 35 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
---|---|
2010 or Later | 1,537 |
2000-2009 | 647 |
1990-1999 | 1,214 |
1980-1989 | 1,667 |
1970-1979 | 1,243 |
1960-1969 | 2,150 |
1950-1959 | 3,322 |
1940-1949 | 1,134 |
1939 or Before | 570 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Income
City of Carlsbad, NM | 2023 | 2028 |
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Median Household | $69,781 | $78,384 |
Average Household | $92,064 | $103,699 |
Per Capita | $33,848 | $38,409 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Household Income Base
City of Carlsbad, NM | 2023 |
---|---|
<$15,000 | 1,464 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 739 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 759 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 1,228 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 2,283 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 1,597 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 2,300 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 1,286 |
$200,000+ | 585 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
---|---|
Workers 16+ | 14,308 |
In-County Residents | 13,066 |
Out-of-County Residents | 545 |
Drive Alone | 11,957 |
Carpooled | 1,536 |
Public Transport | 68 |
Work at Home | 543 |
Less than 5 minutes | 957 |
5-9 minutes | 2,456 |
10-14 minutes | 3,389 |
15-19 minutes | 2,268 |
20-24 minutes | 1,111 |
25-29 minutes | 194 |
30-34 minutes | 917 |
35-39 minutes | 157 |
40-44 minutes | 329 |
45-59 minutes | 670 |
60-89 minutes | 946 |
90+ minutes | 371 |
Average Travel Time | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 13,982 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 10 |
Mining | 163 |
Utilities | 367 |
Construction | 993 |
Manufacturing | 370 |
Wholesale Trade | 287 |
Retail Trade | 1,903 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 332 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 46 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 14 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 220 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 260 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 118 |
Gasoline Stations | 131 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 95 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 232 |
General Merchandise Str | 455 |
Misc Store Retailers | 0 |
Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 528 |
Information | 181 |
Finance & Insurance | 290 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 188 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 20 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 82 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 308 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 651 |
Legal Services | 114 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 21 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 240 |
Educational Services | 839 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 2,331 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 128 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 1,735 |
Accommodation | 461 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 1,274 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 1,031 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 106 |
Public Administration Emp | 1,560 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Educational Attainment (25+)
City of Carlsbad, NM | 2023 |
---|---|
Some High School | 2,475 |
Graduated High School | 6,207 |
Associates Degree | 2,571 |
Bachelor's Degree | 2,722 |
Graduate Degree | 1,806 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
Back To TopBusinesses
Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Businesses | 1,201 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 3 |
Mining Bus | 10 |
Utilities Bus | 4 |
Construction Bus | 80 |
Manufacturing Bus | 37 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 41 |
Retail Trade Bus | 183 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 25 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 5 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 4 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 12 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 24 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 17 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 18 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 19 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 40 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 19 |
Misc Store Retailers Bus | 0 |
Nonstore Retailers Bus | 0 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 33 |
Information Bus | 22 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 51 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 27 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 7 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 17 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 56 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 93 |
Legal Services Bus | 23 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 3 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 28 |
Educational Services Bus | 27 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 125 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 19 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 111 |
Accommodation Bus | 39 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 72 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 167 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 27 |
Public Administration Bus | 72 |
Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17
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