Carlsbad is a city located in Eddy County New Mexico. Carlsbad has a 2024 population of 31,238. Carlsbad is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,282 in 2020.
The average household income in Carlsbad is $95,049 with a poverty rate of 13.24%. The median age in Carlsbad is 35 years: 35 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carlsbad was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,042 | 66.26% |
| Two or more races | 6,025 | 18.97% |
| Other race | 3,110 | 9.79% |
| Black or African American | 742 | 2.34% |
| Native American | 514 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 322 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,772 | 2.64 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 5,447 | 3.29 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 3,865 | 1.1 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Female | 1,517 | 3.33 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 943 | 4.12 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,301 | 11.17% |
| Associates Degree | 1,911 | 9.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,461 | 11.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,464 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 6,065 | 29.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,270 | 6.17% |
| Some College | 5,124 | 24.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 10,347 | 7,878 | 1,170 |
| White | 8,832 | 8,091 | 2,549 |
| 2+ Races | 3,641 | 2,980 | 370 |
| Other Race | 2,116 | 1,380 | 122 |
| Black | 621 | 511 | 54 |
| Native American | 265 | 196 | 42 |
| Asian | 167 | 155 | 122 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 92.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,966 | $114,508 | $49,547 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,865 | $74,458 | $65,515 |
| High School Graduate | $41,361 | $64,257 | $24,845 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,120 | $67,938 | $23,902 |
| Overall | $51,186 | $70,276 | $34,922 |
| Some College | $46,506 | $64,295 | $33,831 |
$51,186
Average Earnings
$70,276
Average Male
$34,922
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.32% of Carlsbad residents speak only English, while 23.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 17,851 | 2,935 | 16.44% |
| White | 11,701 | 985 | 8.42% |
| Multiple | 5,890 | 684 | 11.61% |
| Other | 3,099 | 422 | 13.62% |
| Black | 722 | 165 | 22.85% |
| Asian | 322 | 4 | 1.24% |
| Native | 476 | 1 | 0.21% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.44%
Male Poverty Rate
16.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carlsbad is Black, with 22.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carlsbad is Native, with 0.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.61% |
| High School | 15.42% |
| Some College | 11.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.66% |
| Female Unemployed | 39.88% |
| Female Employed | 8.74% |
| Male Employed | 6.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,182 | $112,227 |
| Households | $77,209 | $95,049 |
| Married Families | $126,539 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,527 | $49,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,754
Number of Veterans
1,626
Male Veterans
128
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 634 |
| First Gulf War | 224 |
| Second Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 107 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 516 |
| 65 to 74 | 504 |
| 55 to 64 | 371 |
| 75+ | 363 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,038 | 6.46% |
| Hispanic | 694 | 5.58% |
| Other Race | 331 | 14.26% |
| 2+ Races | 276 | 6.64% |
| Black | 63 | 9.89% |
| Native American | 34 | 9.04% |
| Asian | 12 | 5.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.65%
Born in Carlsbad
94.65%
Native Born
5.35%
Foreign Born
3.01%
Non Citizen
2.34%
Naturalized
94.65% of Carlsbad residents were born in the United States, with 56.65% having been born in New Mexico. 3.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 29,933 | -261 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 30,194 | -261 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 30,455 | -261 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 30,716 | -261 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 30,977 | -261 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 31,238 | -261 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 31,499 | -12 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 31,511 | -339 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 31,850 | -432 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 32,282 | 2,511 | 8.43% |
| 2019 | 29,771 | 530 | 1.81% |
| 2018 | 29,241 | 375 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 28,866 | -14 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 28,880 | -82 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 28,962 | 764 | 2.71% |
| 2014 | 28,198 | 459 | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 27,739 | 975 | 3.64% |
| 2012 | 26,764 | 425 | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 26,339 | 67 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 26,272 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 25,625 | 673 | 2.7% |
| 1990 | 24,952 | -544 | -2.13% |
| 1980 | 25,496 | 4,199 | 19.72% |
| 1970 | 21,297 | -4,244 | -16.62% |
| 1960 | 25,541 | 7,566 | 42.09% |
| 1950 | 17,975 | 10,859 | 152.6% |
| 1940 | 7,116 | 3,408 | 91.91% |
| 1930 | 3,708 | -26,225 | -87.61% |