Census ACS · #545 μSA
Carlsbad Metro Area
The Carlsbad-Artesia, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has 61,114 residents. The median household income is $79,605 and the median home value is $199,400.
61,114
Population
15
People / sq mi
$79,605
Median Income
$199,400
Median Home Value
The Carlsbad CBSA covers 4,176 sq mi of land at 14.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
Economy & Income
$79,605
Median Household Income
$37,698
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$199,400
Median Home Value
$1,183
Median Rent
74.7%
Homeownership
Education
84.3%
High School+
19.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
6.2%
Work From Home
19.9 min
Avg Commute
33.8%
Foreign Born
Carlsbad spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Carlsbad-Artesia, Nm Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 61,114 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #545 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Carlsbad metro area is $79,605, with a per capita income of $37,698.
The Carlsbad-Artesia, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.
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Data for the Carlsbad-Artesia, Nm CBSA (16100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.