City · New Mexico
Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia, city, in Eddy County, New Mexico. Artesia had 12,735 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,875 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,576 (±21). GEOID 3505220.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,735
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,875 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,576 ±21
Median household income
$74,915
±$19,097 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$229,400
±$15,868 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$1,288
±$408 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is Artesia and what county is it in?
Artesia is a city in Eddy County, New Mexico. It covers 11.4 square miles of land, 1,131 residents per square mile in 2020.
Artesia is in the Carlsbad-Artesia, NM micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Artesia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,735 people lived in Artesia on July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 12,875 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,576 (±21).
| Measure | Artesia | Eddy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,576 ±21 | 61,105 | +314 |
| Households | 4,737 ±394 | 23,620 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.22 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,388 ±390 | 26,839 | no clear change |
Artesia's population since 2000
From 10,692 in 2000 to 12,735 in 2025: up 19.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Artesia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Artesia?
The median resident of Artesia is 30.7 years old; 31.3% are under 18 and 9.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 64.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.7%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Artesia | Eddy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7 ±3.7 | 36.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.3% ±3.8 pts | 25.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.6% ±2.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±3.7 pts | 51.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 64.8% ±6.1 pts | 51.6% | +11.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.7% ±5.9 pts | 42.9% | −13.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4% ±2.8 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.3% ±6.6 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 16.6% ±4.6 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±3.2 pts | 9.8% | +4.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2% ±4.0 pts | 83.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9% ±5.7 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3% ±3.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.1% ±6.7 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±2.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Artesia earn?
Half of Artesia's 4,737 households earn less than $74,915 a year (±$19,097), against $78,426 in Eddy County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $63,798 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Artesia | Eddy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,915 ±$19,097 | $78,426 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,807 ±$11,467 | $96,979 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,397 ±$4,586 | $37,970 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7% ±6.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7% ±10.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.7% ±5.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±2.0 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7% ±5.6 pts | 87.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Artesia?
Owners occupy 64.6% of Artesia's occupied homes and renters 35.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,400 by its owner (±$15,868). The median renter pays $1,288 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Artesia | Eddy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,400 ±$15,868 | $212,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,288 ±$408 | $1,245 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±16.4 pts | 28.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,693 ±$260 | $1,579 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.6% ±7.6 pts | 73.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.4% ±7.6 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,388 ±390 | 26,839 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.2% ±10.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.1% ±5.6 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% ±2.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 23.1% ±6.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±2.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±3.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Artesia building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units in Artesia in 2025 (21 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Mexico.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Artesia work and get to work?
76.9% of Artesia's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Artesia | Eddy County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0% ±6.3 pts | 62.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±3.7 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9% ±6.0 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5% ±5.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±4.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.7 min ±4.7 | 21.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Artesia?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Artesia, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,250 (Tract 10.02) to $95,169 (Tract 10.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 11Eddy County | 7,464 | $84,199 |
| Tract 10.02Eddy County | 2,835 | $47,250 |
| Tract 10.01Eddy County | 2,395 | $95,169 |
| Tract 9Eddy County | 6,339 | $84,646 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Artesia) · Census block assignment files
How does Artesia compare with other places in New Mexico?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Artesia is the 2,711th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 15th-most populous of 105 in New Mexico.
Artesia ranks 36th of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 15th | 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 34th | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st | 155 |
| Median household income | 36th | 143 |
| Per capita income | 60th | 154 |
| Median home value | 57th | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 19th | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73rd | 128 |
| Median age | 134th | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 124th | 150 |
| Work from home | 58th | 78 |
| Travel time to work | 116th | 150 |
Artesia's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
Every place in New Mexico, sortable · Compare Artesia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Artesia?
11 of the 57 figures for Artesia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Artesia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Artesia.