Demographics in Carlsbad, NM

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Carlsbad?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

31,813

Male

16,015

50.3%

Female

15,798

49.7%

Median Age

37.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

58.7%

Black

2.7%

Hispanic

53.4%

Asian

0.9%

Two or More

26.5%

Other

10.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

13.8%

High School or Higher

32.3%

Foreign Born

6.7%

Veterans

5.3%

Married

39.5%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Carlsbad, NM has a population of 31,813 with a median age of 37.4. The racial makeup is 58.7% White, 53.4% Hispanic, 2.7% Black, 0.9% Asian. About 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 6.7%.