Artesia City, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 10692 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the city. The population density was 1341.3 people per square mile (517.88/kmē), making its New Mexico's 26th most densely populated city. There were 4593 housing units at an average density of 576.3 per square mile (222.51/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.15. In the city the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 108.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 114.1 females. The median age of the city's population was 35.1 years, the median age of male residents at 33.7 and the median age of female residents at 36.3. The racial makeup of the city was 72.25% White, 1.44% Black or African American, 1.54% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.15% Native Hawaiian, 2.86% from two or more races and 21.56% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $29529, it is the 100th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $34598, making it the 88th wealthiest city by median family income among the New Mexico. The per capita income for the city was $13911, making it the 105th wealthiest city by per capita income among the New Mexico. The median income of city was $17482, Males had a median income of $24106 versus $13002 for females.
In 2000, 3036 pupils and students, of which 48.65% are male and 51.35% are female, 28.4% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.59% nursery or pri school, 3% kindergarten, 49.04% elementary school, 30.63% high school and 10.74% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 10692 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 10877 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 10815 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 10627 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 10648 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 10621 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 10646 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 10524 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 10679 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 10790 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 10994 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 113 | 87 | 200 |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 47 | 91 |
| Elementary school | 790 | 699 | 1489 |
| High school | 417 | 513 | 930 |
| College or graduate school | 113 | 213 | 326 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia city, New Mexico | $29529 | $34598 | $13911 |
| Eddy County, New Mexico | $31998 | $36789 | $15823 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |