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Carlsbad, NM

Founded 1888Eddy CountyElev. 1,004 m
Population
31,813
Median home
$187,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Carlsbad

Carlsbad is a city in New Mexico with about 31,813 residents. Carlsbad was founded in 1888 and sits in Eddy County. The median age is 37.4 and the median household income is $78,277. Homes carry a median value of $187,900, and about 72% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (53.4%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,813
Median age
37.4
Median household income
$78,277
Per-capita income
$37,755
Poverty rate
13%
High-school grad or higher
82.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
20.1 min
Work from home
6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White39.9%
Hispanic or Latino53.4%
Black2.2%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.9%
Sales & office21.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving15.6%
Service15%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$187,900
Median gross rent
$1,206/mo
Owner-occupied
71.9%
Median year built
1970
Households
12,452
Avg. household size
2.49

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Carlsbad has 14 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

CARLSBAD EARLY COLLEGE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
CARLSBAD HIGHHighGrades 9–12
CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUSMiddleGrades 6–8
CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUSMiddleGrades 6–8
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 1–5
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARYElementary
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTERElementary
EDISON ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 1–5
MONTERREY ELEMENTARYElementary
OCOTILLO ELEMENTARYElementary
SUNSET ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades 1–5
CARLSBAD ENRICHMENT CENTEROtherGrades 1–12
JEFFERSON MONTESSORIOthercharter
HILLCREST PRESCHOOLGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime46% above national
Carlsbad563
New Mexico795
United States386
↓ 3% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime35% above national
Carlsbad2,631
New Mexico3,102
United States1,952
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Carlsbad Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Carlsbad.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Eddy County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Carlsbad is in Eddy County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Carlsbad was founded in 1888 and sits in Eddy County. Elevation ~1,004 m.

Map of Carlsbad
Carlsbad, NM
Where Carlsbad is
AlbuquerqueLas CrucesRio RanchoSanta FeRoswellFarmingtonCarlsbad
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Carlsbad Irrigation DistrictFirst National Bank of EddyTansill, Rober Weems and Mary E., HouseArmandineGroup Picnic Shelter--Sitting Bull Falls Recreation AreaDam--Sitting Bull Falls Recreation AreaPicnic Shelter--Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area
Notable people from Carlsbad
Bruce CabotF. Drew GaffneyBarry SadlerJoseph HardyGeorgia Lee LuskSandra AdairTrevor RogersRick MewbornSam EtcheverryCarmen Diana Deere
People searches in Carlsbad
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Nearby cities
Artesia (33 mi)Lovington (64 mi)Eunice (64 mi)Hobbs (67 mi)Roswell (69 mi)Ruidoso Downs (102 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Carlsbad, NM (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Mario A Romero, 27
Carlsbad · 88220
AKA Mario Antonio Romero, Mario Romero
Jose Felix Gonzalez, 40
Carlsbad · 88220
AKA Jose Felix Beltran, Felix Beltran

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Carlsbad — frequently asked

What is the population of Carlsbad, New Mexico?
Carlsbad has a population of about 31,813, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Carlsbad?
The median home value in Carlsbad is $187,900, and the median gross rent is $1,206/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Carlsbad safe? What is the crime rate?
Carlsbad Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 563 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Carlsbad face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Eddy County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, drought.
How many schools are in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad has 14 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Carlsbad?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Carlsbad. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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