Economy & Jobs — Carlsbad, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $72,306 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$89,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,755 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 15,359 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 16.2% |
| Agriculture | 15.8% |
| Arts Food | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 43 |
| Hotels Motels | 40 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 37 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| Physician Offices | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 17 |
| Auto Repair | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 14 |
| Home Health | 12 |
| Coffee Shops | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Real Estate Offices | 10 |
| Law Offices | 10 |
| Dental Offices | 10 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
