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Crime in Carlsbad summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Carlsbad. Key points include:
There were 1,036 total crimes in Carlsbad in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Carlsbad is 3,315.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Carlsbad is 524.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Carlsbad is 2,791.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Carlsbad is 56.47% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Carlsbad Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carlsbad / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,036 | 3,315.9 | 3,468.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 164 | 524.9 | 717.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.2 | 10.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 12.8 | 65.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 148 | 473.7 | 587.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 872 | 2,791.0 | 2,751.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 102 | 326.5 | 500.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 641 | 2,051.7 | 1,750.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 129 | 412.9 | 499.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Carlsbad summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Carlsbad. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Carlsbad is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Carlsbad is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Carlsbad is $251,561.
The median income in Carlsbad is $72,306.
Carlsbad's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Carlsbad Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Carlsbad | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 95 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Carlsbad, NM Weather
The average high in Carlsbad is 78.5° and the average low is 48.2°.
There are 26.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.8 inches of precipitation each year with 5.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Carlsbad |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 26.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Carlsbad Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Carlsbad
The current population in Carlsbad is 31,746. The population has increased 23.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,746 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 31,813 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 31,755 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 31,525 | 7.7% |
| 2020 | 29,278 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 29,158 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 28,838 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 28,393 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 28,079 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 27,592 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 26,996 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 26,591 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 26,158 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 25,917 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 25,698 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carlsbad
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Carlsbad is:
39.6% White with 12,564 White residents.
2.2% African American with 689 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 122 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 265 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 380 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 745 Two Or More residents.
53.5% Hispanic with 16,981 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Carlsbad | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39.6% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 53.5% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Carlsbad
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Carlsbad is 47.6% female with 15,099 female residents.
Carlsbad is 52.4% male with 16,647 male residents.
| Gender | Carlsbad | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carlsbad for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Carlsbad completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Carlsbad | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Carlsbad, New Mexico
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6.5% of households in Carlsbad earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Carlsbad earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Carlsbad earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Carlsbad earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Carlsbad earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.9% of households in Carlsbad earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Carlsbad earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.5% of households in Carlsbad earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in Carlsbad earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.2% of households in Carlsbad earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Carlsbad | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
