The Carlsbad-Artesia, NM Metro Area is a vibrant and diverse community with a population of 61,096 people per square mile. The US Population is 329,725,481 with a population density of 93.29 people per square mile. The local businesses in the area include the popular Carlsbad Caverns National Park which draws visitors from around the world to explore its incredible underground wonders. Other attractions include the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens state park that offers year-round outdoor activities such as hiking and bird watching. There are also several museums such as the Museum of Art & History and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science that offer educational programming for all ages. Other demographic organizations in the area include the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce which provides resources to small businesses in the community and other civic engagement initiatives to increase economic growth. Additionally, there are many local sporting events throughout the year such as basketball tournaments and baseball games hosted by local teams such as the Carlsbad High School Coyotes.
The population in Carlsbad-Artesia Metro Area is 61,096. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Carlsbad-Artesia Metro Area is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Carlsbad-Artesia Metro Area is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Carlsbad-Artesia Metro Area
- 52.7% are married
- 13.3% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 18.8% have children, but are single
Race in Carlsbad-Artesia Metro Area
- 48.5% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 1.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 47.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander