Artesia, New Mexico Population 2022
Artesia is a city located in Eddy County New Mexico. Artesia has a 2020 population of 12,659. Artesia is currently growing at a rate of 0.80% annually and its population has increased by 9.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,538 in 2010.
The average household income in Artesia is $72,998 with a poverty rate of 24.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $844 per month, and the median house value is $185,500. The median age in Artesia is 33.3 years, 33 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Artesia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Artesiawas:
- White: 83.99%
- Two or more races: 6.52%
- Other race: 4.80%
- Native American: 2.66%
- Black or African American: 1.27%
- Asian: 0.77%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,909 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 54,070 | 161 | 0.30% |
| 2012 | 54,419 | 349 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 55,662 | 1,243 | 2.23% |
| 2014 | 56,682 | 1,020 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 57,715 | 1,033 | 1.79% |
| 2016 | 57,650 | -65 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 57,108 | -542 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 57,729 | 621 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 58,460 | 731 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 59,191 | 731 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 59,922 | 731 | 1.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,468 | 83.99% |
| Black or African American | 158 | 1.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 331 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.77% |
| Some Other Race | 598 | 4.80% |
| Two or More Races | 812 | 6.52% |
Artesia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,869 | 2.55 | 56.1 |
| Married | 2,448 | 3.15 | 72 |
| Male | 373 | 2.51 | 22 |
| Female | 712 | 3.08 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 1,336 | 1.18 | 50.4 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 497 | 6.47% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 832 | 10.83% |
| High School Graduate | 2,728 | 35.52% |
| Some College | 1,754 | 22.84% |
| Associates Degree | 569 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 745 | 9.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 556 | 7.24% |
Artesia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,303 | 3,106 | 797 |
| Black | 117 | 89 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 3,963 | 2,961 | 497 |
| 2+ Races | 199 | 177 | 24 |
| Other Race | 378 | 220 | 33 |
| Asian | 96 | 96 | 7 |
| Native American | 189 | 109 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.13%.
$47,527
Average Earnings
$66,964
Average Male
$30,104
Average Female
Artesia Language by Age
Artesia Language
78.26% of Artesia residents speak only English, while 21.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.17% of the population.
Artesia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 321 | 222 | 69.16% |
| Multiple | 812 | 357 | 43.97% |
| Hispanic | 6,715 | 2,219 | 33.05% |
| White | 5,024 | 624 | 12.42% |
| Other | 238 | NaN% |
24.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.03%
Male Poverty Rate
20.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Artesia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Artesia is Native, with 69.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Artesia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.76%.
Artesia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Artesia Married by Age and Sex
Artesia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Artesia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 6.38% |
| Black | 27 | 23.08% |
| Native American | 21 | 11.11% |
| Other Race | 21 | 5.10% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 16.58% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 3.19% |
Artesia Veterans by Education
12.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.94%
Born in Artesia
95.19%
Native Born
4.81%
Foreign Born
2.90%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.19% of Artesia residents were born in the United States, with 60.94% having been born in New Mexico. 2.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 4,071 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 8,244 | 4,173 | 7.31% |
| 1960 | 12,000 | 3,756 | 3.83% |
| 1970 | 10,315 | -1,685 | -1.50% |
| 1980 | 10,385 | 70 | 0.07% |
| 1990 | 10,610 | 225 | 0.21% |
| 2000 | 10,692 | 82 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 11,538 | 846 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 11,596 | 58 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 11,557 | -39 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 11,677 | 120 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 12,058 | 381 | 3.26% |
| 2015 | 12,215 | 157 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 12,373 | 158 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 12,145 | -228 | -1.84% |
| 2018 | 12,255 | 110 | 0.91% |
| 2019 | 12,356 | 101 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 12,457 | 101 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 12,558 | 101 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 12,659 | 101 | 0.80% |