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Carlsbad, NM
City in Eddy County, New Mexico.
Population
31,746
Land area
31.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,003
ZIP codes
0
Carlsbad and its ZIP codes
Carlsbad at a glance
- Carlsbad is about 57 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 10th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $72,306 a year, 13% more than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,000 (19% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,236 a month.
Local data for Carlsbad, NM
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices2
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants116
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Carlsbad, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,306
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$1,236/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,321), Irish Americans (1,886), German Americans (1,741).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Eddy County. PPP loans are for Carlsbad.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,501
34,421 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,406
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$447M
FY 2026, $7,166 per person
How people get to work
Carlsbad, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlsbad, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,299
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
235
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carlsbad, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
Cities near Carlsbad
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston WheelerCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Happy ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 2.1 |
| La HuertaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| LovingVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| MalagaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| Whites CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| AtokaCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlsbad, NM in?
- Carlsbad is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Carlsbad, NM?
- About 31,746 people live in Carlsbad, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlsbad?
- Nearby places include Livingston Wheeler (1.7 mi), Happy Valley (4.2 mi), La Huerta (4.4 mi), Loving (10 mi), Malaga (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023