Artesia, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Artesia, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
12,463
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
24.7%
Median Home
$185,500
Median Income
$56,503
Median Rent
$844
Artesia SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Artesia, NM Cost Of Living
92
Artesia's Overall Cost Of Living
Artesia's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Artesia | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 91 | 100 | |
Artesia, NM Photos
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Rankings for Artesia in New Mexico
Map Of Artesia, NM
Population over time in Artesia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,463 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 12,202 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 11,842 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 11,817 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 11,641 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 11,494 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 11,376 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 11,268 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 11,186 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 11,061 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Artesia
| Race | Artesia | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.8% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 2.4% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 53.9% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Artesia
| Gender | Artesia | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Artesia for adults over 25
| Education | Artesia | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Artesia, New Mexico
| Income | Artesia | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
