Carlsbad City, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 25625 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the city. The population density was 903.3 people per square mile (348.77/kmē), it is 49th most densely populated city in New Mexico. There were 11421 housing units at an average density of 402.6 per square mile (155.44/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.51 persons, and the average family size was 3.03 persons. The population's age distribution was 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. The median age is 37.7 years, the median age of male residents at 36 and the median age of female residents at 39.1. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 77.4% White, 2.2% Black or African American, 1.25% American Indian, 0.71% Asian, 0.08% Native Hawaiian, 2.52% from two or more races and 15.84% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30658, it is the 91st highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income for a family in the city was $35640, it is New Mexico's 80th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16496, making it the 64th highest city by per capita income in New Mexico. The median income was $17742, The median income for males was $23905, compared to $12648 for females.
In 2000, 6912 pupils and students, of which 47.42% are male and 52.58% are female, 26.97% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.51% nursery or pri school, 5.93% kindergarten, 48.05% elementary school, 23.84% high school and 15.67% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 25625 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 25680 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 25556 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 25167 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 25248 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 25218 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 25309 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 25026 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 25261 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 25453 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 25629 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 233 | 217 | 450 |
| Kindergarten | 210 | 200 | 410 |
| Elementary school | 1634 | 1687 | 3321 |
| High school | 819 | 829 | 1648 |
| College or graduate school | 382 | 701 | 1083 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad city, New Mexico | $30658 | $35640 | $16496 |
| Eddy County, New Mexico | $31998 | $36789 | $15823 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |