Capitan, NM Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Capitan?
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There are 1,381 residents in Capitan, with a median age of 49.4. Of this, 52.79% are males and 47.21% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.39% of the resident pool in Capitan, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.24%. Additionally, 0.36% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 1,259 people in Capitan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 1,259 people in Capitan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 1,381 | 2.0% |
| Male Population | 729 | 4.0% |
| Female Population | 652 | -0.1% |
Male population 52.79%
Female population 47.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 49.4 | 19.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 1,345 | 2.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 31 | 3.3% |
| Not Citizen | 5 | -16.7% |
Citizen US Born 97.39%
Citizen not US Born 2.24%
Not Citizen 0.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 66 | 88.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 40 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 13 | -86.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 1,259 | 9.5% |
Moved from Same County 4.79%
Moved from Same State 2.9%
Moved from Different State 0.94%
Same House as Last Year 91.36%
What are the employment statistics in Capitan?
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White-collar workers make up 77.18% of the working population in Capitan, while blue-collar employees account for 22.82%. There are also 31 entrepreneurs in Capitan (5.75% of the workforce); 337 workers employed in private companies (62.52%); and 171 people working in governmental institutions (31.73%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 416 | 2.7% |
| Blue Collar | 123 | 41.4% |
White Collar 77.18%
Blue Collar 22.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 31 | 72.2% |
| Private Companies | 337 | 0.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 171 | 23.9% |
Self Employees 5.75%
Private Companies 62.52%
Governmental Workers 31.73%
How many households are there in Capitan?
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There are a total of 612 households in Capitan, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 53.43% of these Capitan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.57%. Additionally, 22.06% of households have children and 77.94% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 612 | 9.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -6.6% |
| Family Households | 327 | 7.6% |
| Non-family Households | 285 | 10.9% |
Family Households 53.43%
Non-family Households 46.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 135 | 20.5% |
| Households without Children | 477 | 6.2% |
Households with Children 22.06%
Households without Children 77.94%
What are the median and average incomes in Capitan?
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The average annual household income in Capitan is $65,652, while the median household income sits at $48,826 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $65,652 | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $48,826 | 5.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 193 | 53.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 1,137 | -3.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Capitan?
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There are 826 housing units in Capitan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 612 occupied housing units in Capitan, 88.89% are owner-occupied, while 11.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 36.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $170,500. In general, housing costs reach $540 per month in Capitan.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 36.76% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $170,500. In general, housing costs reach $540 per month in Capitan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 826 | 4.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 52 | -39.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 15 | -40.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12 | -71.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 116 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 318 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 139 | 28.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 103 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 71 | 69.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 612 | 9.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 544 | 17.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 68 | -31.3% |
Owner Occupied 88.89%
Renter Occupied 11.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 200 | 4.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 344 | 27.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $170,500 | 8.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $91,800 | 14.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $540 | -16.3% |
With Mortgage 36.76%
Without Mortgage 63.24%
What is the level of education in Capitan?
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Approximately 40.57% of the population in Capitan holds a high school degree (that's 439 residents), while 30.78% have attained a college certificate (413 locals) and 7.21% have a bachelor's degree (78 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 33 | 266.7% |
| Some High School | 439 | -5.0% |
| Some College | 413 | -4.6% |
| Associate Degree | 109 | 5.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 78 | 25.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 23.3% |
No High School 3.05%
Some High School 40.57%
Some College 30.78%
Associate Degree 10.07%
Bachelor's Degree 7.21%
Graduate Degree 8.32%
What is the marital status of Capitan residents?
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A total of 279 people in Capitan have never been married (which represents 24.91% of the total population), while 455 of them are wedded (40.62%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 26 (2.32%) and 204 (18.21%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 279 | -2.5% |
| Married | 455 | -3.6% |
| Separated | 26 | N/A |
| Widowed | 182 | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 204 | 17.9% |
Never Married 24.91%
Married 40.62%
Separated 2.32%
Widowed 16.25%
Divorced 18.21%
What is the median and average household income in Capitan by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.