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Capitan (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Capitan, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)3.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)420.6/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.72% (-10)
Growth Since 20201.11% (15)
Rank in State111th
Rank in Country13073th

The population of Capitan, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 1,371. This is a decrease of -0.72% (-10 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Capitan by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Capitan by Age

Capitan Population Pyramid 2022
Capitan Median Age
41.5
Total
32.2
Male
55.1
Female
Capitan Sex Ratio
51.84%
703
Male
48.16%
653
Female
Capitan Age Dependency Ratio
52.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
46.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Capitan Adults
1,041
Adults
(358 of whom are seniors) in Capitan.

Population of Capitan by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Capitan

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 12.92%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 9%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 17%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Capitan

While the overall poverty rate of Capitan is 12.92%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (17%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (9%).

Poverty Rate of Capitan by Employment Status and Sex

12.45%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
7.95%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Capitan by Education

16.07%
Less Than 9th Grade
11.89%
High School
19.06%
Some College
2.31%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Capitan

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Capitan

The most common language spoken in Capitan is English, with 83.96% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 16.04% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Capitan by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Capitan, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Capitan by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree829.14%
Bachelors Degree485.35%
Associates Degree10411.59%
Some College32135.79%
High School Graduate28631.88%
9th to 12th Grade465.13%
Less Than 9th Grade101.11%

Earnings Statistics of Capitan by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$28,417

Average Earnings

$31,385

Average Male

$21,964

Average Female