Capitan, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,191
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    57.6
    10.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.4%
    26.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,864
    5.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $111,700
    13.3% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    462
    6.1% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Capitan, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Capitan, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Capitan, NM was $111,700, and the homeownership rate was 93.7%.

    Most people in Capitan, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Capitan, NM was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Capitan, NM is home to a population of 1.19k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.6% of Capitan, NM residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (707 people) in Capitan, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 350 White (Hispanic) and 100 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Capitan, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Capitan, NM was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capitan, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      707 ± 256
    2. White (Hispanic)
      350 ± 208
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      100 ± 96
    37.8%
    Hispanic Population
    450 people

    In 2024, there were 2.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (707 people) in Capitan, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 350 White (Hispanic) and 100 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    37.8% of the people in Capitan, NM are hispanic (450 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Capitan, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.6%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    19 people
    1.19%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    15 people

    As of 2024, 1.6% of Capitan, NM residents (19 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Capitan, NM was 1.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Capitan, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      54 ± 55
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      16 ± 29
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      11 ± 20

    Capitan, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.38 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Capitan, NM.

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    Health

    96.9% of the population of Capitan, NM has health coverage, with 18.2% on employee plans, 29.1% on Medicaid, 18.9% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 11.4% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 6.38% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.11%
    Uninsured
    18.2%
    Employer Coverage
    29.1%
    Medicaid
    18.9%
    Medicare
    19.2%
    Non-Group
    11.4%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capitan, NM grew by 12% from 2.77% to 3.11%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Capitan, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Capitan, NM employs 462 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Capitan, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (141 people), Accommodation & Food Services (79 people), and Educational Services (45 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($185,795), Educational Services ($65,489), and Public Administration ($49,375).

    Employment

    Occupations

    462
    2024 Value
    ± 188
    −6.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 58.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Capitan, NM declined at a rate of −6.1%, from 492 employees to 462 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capitan, NM, are Healthcare Support Occupations (143 people), Sales & Related Occupations (69 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (69 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capitan, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    462
    2024 Value
    ± 188
    −6.1%
    1 Year decline
    ± 58.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Capitan, NM declined at a rate of −6.1%, from 492 employees to 462 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capitan, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (141 people), Accommodation & Food Services (79 people), and Educational Services (45 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capitan, NM, though some of these residents may live in Capitan, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $27,446
    Median earning men ± $20,970
    $24,698
    Median earning women ± $13,648

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,902) and Retail Trade ($25,526).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,375), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($35,326), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,807).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Capitan, NM was $111,700 in 2024, which is 0.336 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $128,800 to $111,700, a 13.3% decrease. The homeownership rate in Capitan, NM is 93.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Capitan, NM have an average commute time of 28.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capitan, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $111,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$37,606
    $549
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$164

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Capitan, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Capitan, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    93.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    71.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 93.7% of the housing units in Capitan, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 93.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,864
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,934
    586
    Number of Households
    ± 181

    In 2024, the median household income of the 586 households in Capitan, NM grew to $52,864 from the previous year's value of $50,299.

    The following chart displays the households in Capitan, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Capitan, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (89.2%)
    2. Carpooled (5.87%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.61%)

    In 2024, 89.2% of workers in Capitan, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.87%) and those who worked at home (3.61%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Capitan, NM have a longer commute time (28.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Capitan, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Capitan, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Capitan, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Capitan, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capitan, NM (172 out of 1.19k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capitan, NM is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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