Demographics & People — Carlsbad, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 31,813 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~31,600 |
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| Median Age | 36.7 |
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| Total Households | 12,452 |
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| Family Households | 8,042 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,685 |
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| Black or African American | 861 |
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| Asian | 283 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 16,995 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18,073 |
| Other groups | 18,005 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 15,158 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,946 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,484 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,743 |
| English | 1,642 |
| American | 1,629 |
| German | 1,536 |
| Irish | 1,366 |
Language
| English Only | 21,733 |
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| Spanish | 7,695 |
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| Population 5+ | 29,685 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,754 |
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| Population 18+ | 23,760 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Carlsbad, New Mexico.
