Living in Capitan, NM
Capitan, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
1,518
Poverty
20.8%
Median Home
$152,900
Median Income
$42,589
Median Rent
$795
Capitan SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
4
Education
7
Commute
6
Rankings for Capitan in New Mexico
Map Of Capitan, NM
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Population over time in Capitan
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,518 | 5.3% |
| 2018 | 1,441 | 9.1% |
| 2017 | 1,321 | -14.7% |
| 2016 | 1,548 | 18.5% |
| 2015 | 1,306 | 3.6% |
| 2014 | 1,261 | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 1,509 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 1,574 | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 1,653 | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 1,744 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Capitan
| Race | Capitan | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.2% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 8.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 45.5% | 48.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Capitan
| Gender | Capitan | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Capitan for adults over 25
| Education | Capitan | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Capitan, New Mexico
| Income | Capitan | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.4% | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.5% | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.5% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.0% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
