Eddy County, New Mexico

Total Population: 61,114

County Seat: Carlsbad

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Median Home Value

$199,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$79,605

Across all households

Median Age

35.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino50.9%
White (Non-Hispanic)43.7%
Two or More Races2.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Other Race0.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

Under 18 Years

26.0%

65 Years and Over

14.6%

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.5%

No Health Insurance

9.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$79,605

Mean Household Income

$98,075

Per Capita Income

$37,698

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$199,400

Median Rent

$1,183/mo

Total Housing Units

26,633

Owner-Occupied

74.7%

Renter-Occupied

25.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Married Couple Households

48.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.1%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.3%

Average Household Size

2.59

Broadband Internet Access

85.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35015.