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Population Review

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

White64.9%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian0.5%
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

Nearby metros

Largest cities in New Mexico

Largest counties in New Mexico

Part of New Mexico

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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.

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.