Unified School District · NM
Capitan Municipal Schools
Capitan Municipal Schools is a unified school district in New Mexico with a community population of 4,587. The median household income is $55,484 and the median age is 58.9.
4,587
Population
7
People / sq mi
$55,484
Median Income
58.9
Median Age
Capitan Municipal Schools covers 662 sq mi of land at 6.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 50.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,484
Median Household Income
$42,793
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$261,200
Median Home Value
$1,013
Median Rent
86.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.2%
High School+
32.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Capitan Municipal Schools serves a community with a population of 4,587 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New Mexico.
The median household income in Capitan Municipal Schools is $55,484, with a per capita income of $42,793. The poverty rate is 6.7%.
Capitan Municipal Schools is 82.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 50.2% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Capitan Municipal Schools, 96.2% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Capitan Municipal Schools is $261,200, with a median rent of $1,013. The homeownership rate is 86.0%.
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Data for Capitan Municipal Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3500270).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.