Artesia, NM

Artesia Map

Artesia Map

Artesia Overview

12,632
TOTAL POPULATION
6,673
MALE POPULATION
5,959
FEMALE POPULATION
111.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,886
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,100
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,389
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
59.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
40.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,065
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Artesia Zip Codes

Artesia Area Codes

Race in Artesia

The most populous races in Artesia are White / Caucasian (8,564 | 67.8%), Hispanic or Latino (6,759 | 53.5%), and Two or more Races (2,180 | 17.3%).
Race in Artesia
Race# Population% Population
Asian1080.9%
Black / African American520.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,75953.5%
Native / Alaskan3873.1%
White / Caucasian8,56467.8%
Two or more Races2,18017.3%
Some other Race1,34110.6%
Total12,632100.0%

Ancestry in Artesia

The most populous ancestries reported in Artesia are Mexican (6,085 | 48.2%), German (1,222 | 9.7%), English (1,092 | 8.6%), Irish (812 | 6.4%), and American (697 | 5.5%), together accounting for 78.4% of all Artesia residents.
Ancestry in Artesia
Ancestry# Population% Population
American6975.5%
British1901.5%
Burmese430.3%
Central American390.3%
Central American Indian130.1%
Cherokee1010.8%
Dutch350.3%
Dutch West Indian650.5%
Eastern European840.7%
English1,0928.6%
European1090.9%
French220.2%
German1,2229.7%
Greek980.8%
Guatemalan390.3%
Hungarian290.2%
Irish8126.4%
Italian1981.6%
Korean160.1%
Mexican6,08548.2%
Navajo1721.4%
Norwegian1130.9%
Polish1441.1%
Pueblo2141.7%
Scandinavian190.2%
Scottish590.5%
Spaniard3622.9%
Spanish110.1%
Thai490.4%
Welsh320.3%
View All 30 Rows

Immigrants in Artesia

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Artesia came from Central America (974 | 7.7%), Latin America (974 | 7.7%), Mexico (935 | 7.4%), Asia (94 | 0.7%), and Eastern Asia (43 | 0.3%), together accounting for 23.9% of all Artesia residents.
Immigrants in Artesia
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia940.7%
Central America9747.7%
Eastern Asia430.3%
Guatemala390.3%
India120.1%
Korea430.3%
Latin America9747.7%
Mexico9357.4%
Philippines390.3%
South Central Asia120.1%
South Eastern Asia390.3%
View All 11 Rows

Sex and Age in Artesia

Sex and Age in Artesia

The most populous age groups in Artesia are 10 to 14 Years (947 | 14.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (604 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Artesia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years696 (10.4%)406 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years523 (7.8%)397 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years947 (14.2%)410 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years350 (5.2%)132 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Years145 (2.2%)604 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Years488 (7.3%)432 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years484 (7.2%)523 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Years475 (7.1%)573 (9.6%)
40 to 44 Years463 (6.9%)397 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years255 (3.8%)183 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years451 (6.8%)539 (9.0%)
55 to 59 Years412 (6.2%)361 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years396 (5.9%)308 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years150 (2.2%)192 (3.2%)
70 to 74 Years124 (1.9%)197 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years193 (2.9%)141 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years59 (0.9%)122 (2.1%)
85 Years and over62 (0.9%)42 (0.7%)
Total6,673 (100.0%)5,959 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Artesia

Median Family Size in Artesia

The median family size in Artesia is 3.07 persons per family, with single female/mother families (649 | 18.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (328 | 9.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.46 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Artesia
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,503 (71.9%)3.10
Single Male/Father328 (9.4%)2.46
Single Female/Mother649 (18.6%)3.26
Total Families3,480 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Artesia

The median household size in Artesia is 2.61 persons per household, with single male/father households (328 | 6.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (1,331 | 27.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Artesia
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,503 (52.0%)3.11
Single Male/Father328 (6.8%)3.36
Single Female/Mother649 (13.5%)3.26
Non-family1,331 (27.7%)1.19
Total Households4,811 (100.0%)2.61

Household Size by Marriage Status in Artesia

Out of a total of 4,811 households in Artesia, 3,480 (72.3%) are family households, while 1,331 (27.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,431, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,192.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Artesia
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,192 (24.8%)
2-Person Households1,431 (29.7%)139 (2.9%)
3-Person Households742 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households708 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households431 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households136 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households32 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,480 (72.3%)1,331 (27.7%)

Female Fertility in Artesia

Fertility by Age in Artesia

Average fertility rate in Artesia is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 123.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Artesia
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years191 (82.7%)123.0
35 to 50 years40 (17.3%)33.0
Total231 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Artesia

69.3% of women with births (231) in Artesia are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 52.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 26.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Artesia
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years141 (73.8%)50 (26.2%)
35 to 50 years19 (47.5%)21 (52.5%)
Total160 (69.3%)71 (30.7%)

Fertility by Education in Artesia

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Artesia
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School105 (45.5%)264.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree107 (46.3%)128.0
Bachelor's Degree19 (8.2%)30.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total231 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Artesia

30.7% of women with births in Artesia are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 67.6% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Artesia
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School34 (32.4%)71 (67.6%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (69.3%)71 (30.7%)

Income in Artesia

Income Overview in Artesia

Per Capita Income in Artesia is $33,886, while median incomes of families and households are $89,100 and $75,389 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,632$33,886
Median Family Income3,480$89,100
Mean Family Income3,480$94,680
Median Household Income4,811$75,389
Mean Household Income4,811$90,529
Income Deficit3,480$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,63259.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,63240.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,6320.40

Earnings by Sex in Artesia

Average Earnings in Artesia are $47,778, $65,156 for men and $26,587 for women, a difference of 59.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Artesia
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,437 (55.4%)$65,156
Female2,769 (44.6%)$26,587
Total6,206 (100.0%)$47,778

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Artesia

The most common earnings brackets in Artesia are $100,000+ for men (1,003 | 29.2%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (370 | 13.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Artesia
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less163 (4.7%)117 (4.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999115 (3.4%)79 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49993 (2.7%)54 (1.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)284 (10.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499119 (3.5%)121 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (0.4%)370 (13.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)51 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99930 (0.9%)110 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49925 (0.7%)86 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999159 (4.6%)30 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999257 (7.5%)281 (10.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99956 (1.6%)104 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99995 (2.8%)27 (1.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99924 (0.7%)57 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999115 (3.4%)180 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999251 (7.3%)336 (12.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999199 (5.8%)122 (4.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999338 (9.8%)155 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999382 (11.1%)77 (2.8%)
$100,000+1,003 (29.2%)128 (4.6%)
Total3,437 (100.0%)2,769 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Artesia

Average earnings in Artesia are $68,409 for men and $32,117 for women, a difference of 53.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,333, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $72,170. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,621, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,544.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Artesia
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$93,306$25,347
College or Associate's Degree$72,170$41,991
Bachelor's Degree$87,432$45,547
Graduate Degree$99,333$49,621
Total$68,409$32,117

Family Income in Artesia

Family Income Brackets in Artesia

According to the Artesia family income data, there are 981 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 45 families (1.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Artesia
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000451.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991955.6%
$15,000 to $24,9992547.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991043.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991915.5%
$50,000 to $74,99973821.2%
$75,000 to $99,99936510.5%
$100,000 to $149,99998128.2%
$150,000 to $199,99950814.6%
$200,000+972.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Artesia

4-person families (678 | 19.5%) account for the highest median family income in Artesia with $120,187 per family, while 2-person families (1,527 | 43.9%) have the highest median income of $33,832 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Artesia
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,527 (43.9%)$67,664
3-Person Families742 (21.3%)$88,400
4-Person Families678 (19.5%)$120,187
5-Person Families365 (10.5%)$105,997
6-Person Families147 (4.2%)$0
7+ Person Families21 (0.6%)$0
Total3,480 (100.0%)$89,100

Family Income by Number of Earners in Artesia

Family Income by Number of Earners in Artesia
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners422 (12.1%)$0
1 Earner1,238 (35.6%)$66,020
2 Earners1,667 (47.9%)$116,766
3+ Earners153 (4.4%)$113,583
Total3,480 (100.0%)$89,100

Household Income in Artesia

Household Income Brackets in Artesia

With 1,044 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Artesia, accounting for 21.7% of all households. In contrast, only 159 households (3.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Artesia
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001924.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991974.1%
$15,000 to $24,9994148.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992695.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993467.2%
$50,000 to $74,99996220.0%
$75,000 to $99,99956311.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,04421.7%
$150,000 to $199,99966913.9%
$200,000+1593.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Artesia

The median household income in Artesia is $75,389, with the highest median household income of $97,596 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,726 households (35.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 30 households (0.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Artesia
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years30 (0.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,094 (43.5%)$76,480
45 to 64 Years1,726 (35.9%)$97,596
65+ Years961 (20.0%)$42,461
Total4,811 (100.0%)$75,389

Poverty in Artesia

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Artesia

With 12.8% poverty level for males and 11.8% for females among the residents of Artesia, 12 to 14 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 363 males (56.7%) and 247 females (34.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Artesia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)56 (13.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years30 (4.5%)33 (5.6%)
12 to 14 Years363 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years31 (42.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years83 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years36 (16.5%)77 (11.3%)
25 to 34 Years52 (5.4%)71 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years69 (7.4%)51 (5.3%)
45 to 54 Years9 (1.3%)247 (34.2%)
55 to 64 Years66 (8.2%)117 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years77 (28.1%)10 (2.6%)
75 Years and over37 (12.0%)36 (13.3%)
Total853 (12.8%)698 (11.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Artesia

According to the poverty statistics in Artesia, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Artesia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years696 (100.0%)350 (86.2%)
5 Years165 (100.0%)32 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years635 (95.5%)559 (94.4%)
12 to 14 Years277 (43.3%)158 (100.0%)
15 Years42 (57.5%)18 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years120 (59.1%)36 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years182 (83.5%)605 (88.7%)
25 to 34 Years918 (94.6%)884 (92.6%)
35 to 44 Years866 (92.6%)919 (94.7%)
45 to 54 Years696 (98.7%)475 (65.8%)
55 to 64 Years742 (91.8%)552 (82.5%)
65 to 74 Years197 (71.9%)372 (97.4%)
75 Years and over271 (88.0%)234 (86.7%)
Total5,807 (87.2%)5,194 (88.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Artesia

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Artesia show that 1.5% or 37 of the total 2,503 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.2%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Artesia
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,130 (96.8%)37 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,039 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,466 (98.5%)37 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Artesia

According to the poverty data in Artesia, 19.2% or 63 single-father households and 36.7% or 238 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (30.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 households (56.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Artesia
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children63 (30.4%)10 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)163 (50.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)65 (56.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total63 (19.2%)238 (36.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Artesia

The poverty data for Artesia shows that 37 of the married-couple family households (1.5%) and 301 of the single-parent households (30.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (3.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 65 household (56.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Artesia
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children37 (3.2%)73 (18.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)163 (36.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)65 (56.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (1.5%)301 (30.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Artesia

Employment by Class of Employer in Artesia

Among the 5,764 employed individuals in Artesia, private company employees (3,615 | 62.7%), not-for-profit organizations (1,073 | 18.6%), and state government employees (379 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Artesia
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,61562.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)360.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2133.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,07318.6%
Local Government Employees3355.8%
State Government Employees3796.6%
Federal Government Employees1132.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total5,764100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Artesia

According to the labor force statistics for Artesia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,162), 66.2% or 6,065 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.5% or 273 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 90.8% or 1,732 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 67.8% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Artesia
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years151 (38.6%)33 (21.9%)
20 to 24 Years551 (73.6%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years686 (74.6%)137 (20.0%)
30 to 34 Years724 (71.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,732 (90.8%)31 (1.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,097 (76.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years415 (53.7%)13 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years516 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years105 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over90 (14.5%)61 (67.8%)
Total6,065 (66.2%)273 (4.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Artesia

According to labor force statistics for Artesia, 76.7% of individuals (5,170) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,740) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 181 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.2% or 1,117 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.1% or 76 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Artesia
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School728 (69.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,248 (64.8%)117 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree2,079 (81.4%)130 (5.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,117 (92.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,170 (76.7%)236 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Artesia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Artesia are Community & Social Service (1,142 | 19.7%), Education Instruction & Library (770 | 13.3%), Management (508 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (357 | 6.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (334 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Artesia

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Artesia, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (93.3%), Education, Arts & Media (88.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.8%), and Health Technologists (89.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Artesia
OccupationMaleFemale
Management213 (41.9%)295 (58.1%)
Business & Financial137 (54.8%)113 (45.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science276 (77.3%)81 (22.7%)
Computers & Mathematics110 (71.9%)43 (28.1%)
Architecture & Engineering166 (93.3%)12 (6.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 461 (40.4%)681 (59.6%)
Education, Arts & Media295 (88.3%)39 (11.7%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library158 (20.5%)612 (79.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment8 (21.0%)30 (78.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating18 (10.2%)159 (89.8%)
Health Technologists18 (10.3%)156 (89.7%)
Total (Category)1,105 (45.4%)1,329 (54.6%)
Total (Overall)3,189 (55.1%)2,603 (44.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Artesia are Healthcare Support (179 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (151 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (92 | 1.6%), Personal Care & Service (84 | 1.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (72 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Artesia

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Artesia, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (86.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (37.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Artesia
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)179 (100.0%)
Security & Protection92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance95 (62.9%)56 (37.1%)
Personal Care & Service11 (13.1%)73 (86.9%)
Total (Category)270 (46.7%)308 (53.3%)
Total (Overall)3,189 (55.1%)2,603 (44.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Artesia are Office & Administration (774 | 13.4%), and Sales & Related (431 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Artesia

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Artesia
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related260 (60.3%)171 (39.7%)
Office & Administration71 (9.2%)703 (90.8%)
Total (Category)331 (27.5%)874 (72.5%)
Total (Overall)3,189 (55.1%)2,603 (44.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Artesia are Construction & Extraction (513 | 8.9%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (271 | 4.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Artesia

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Artesia
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction513 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair271 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)784 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)3,189 (55.1%)2,603 (44.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Artesia are Production (317 | 5.5%), Transportation (242 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (232 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Artesia

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Artesia
OccupationMaleFemale
Production303 (95.6%)14 (4.4%)
Transportation199 (82.2%)43 (17.8%)
Material Moving197 (84.9%)35 (15.1%)
Total (Category)699 (88.4%)92 (11.6%)
Total (Overall)3,189 (55.1%)2,603 (44.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Artesia

Employment Industries in Artesia

The major employment industries in Artesia include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,034 | 17.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (932 | 16.1%), Retail Trade (559 | 9.7%), Educational Services (453 | 7.8%), and Construction (406 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Artesia

Employment Industries by Sex in Artesia

The Artesia industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (98.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Artesia
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting103 (81.8%)23 (18.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction795 (85.3%)137 (14.7%)
Construction406 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing325 (93.9%)21 (6.1%)
Wholesale Trade136 (91.9%)12 (8.1%)
Retail Trade383 (68.5%)176 (31.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing46 (35.9%)82 (64.1%)
Utilities49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)85 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance142 (46.1%)166 (53.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific138 (84.7%)25 (15.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services129 (28.5%)324 (71.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance18 (1.7%)1,016 (98.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (20.0%)64 (80.0%)
Public Administration159 (43.1%)210 (56.9%)
Total3,189 (55.1%)2,603 (44.9%)

Education in Artesia

School Enrollment in Artesia

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,497 students in Artesia are middle school (1,135 | 32.5%), elementary school (840 | 24.0%), and college / undergraduate (530 | 15.2%).
School Enrollment in Artesia
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1343.8%
Kindergarten1955.6%
Elementary School84024.0%
Middle School1,13532.5%
High School41011.7%
College / Undergraduate53015.2%
Graduate / Professional2537.2%
Total3,497100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Artesia

Out of a total of 3,497 students who are enrolled in schools in Artesia, 273 (7.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,224 (92.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 182 (33.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 69 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Artesia
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old896 (97.4%)24 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,334 (98.3%)23 (1.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds303 (91.8%)27 (8.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds359 (66.4%)182 (33.6%)
35 Years and over151 (89.9%)17 (10.1%)
Total3,224 (92.2%)273 (7.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Artesia

Business (316 | 19.5%), education (283 | 17.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (180 | 11.1%), communications (115 | 7.1%), and science & technology (105 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,617 individuals in Artesia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Artesia
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics60.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural18011.1%
Physical & Health Sciences925.7%
Psychology915.6%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering744.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies231.4%
Science & Technology1056.5%
Business31619.5%
Education28317.5%
Literature & Languages945.8%
Liberal Arts & History794.9%
Visual & Performing Arts563.5%
Communications1157.1%
Arts & Humanities1036.4%
Total1,617100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Artesia

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Artesia

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Artesia are males with 2 vehicles (1,348, accounting for 42.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (872, making up 51.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Artesia
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle143 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle497 (15.7%)695 (26.7%)
2 Vehicles1,348 (42.6%)872 (33.5%)
3 Vehicles832 (26.3%)697 (26.8%)
4 Vehicles218 (6.9%)273 (10.5%)
5 or more Vehicles123 (3.9%)66 (2.5%)
Total3,161 (100.0%)2,603 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Artesia

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Artesia are 10 to 14 minutes (2,045 commuters, 38.6%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,696 commuters, 32.0%), and less than 5 minutes (337 commuters, 6.4%).
Commute Time in Artesia
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3376.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1,69632.0%
10 to 14 Minutes2,04538.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1452.7%
20 to 24 Minutes561.1%
25 to 29 Minutes631.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1963.7%
35 to 39 Minutes891.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1362.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1893.6%
60 to 89 Minutes2815.3%
90 or more Minutes681.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Artesia

The most common commute times in Artesia are 10 to 14 minutes (1,150 commuters, 37.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (895 commuters, 39.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Artesia
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes128 (4.2%)209 (9.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes874 (28.7%)822 (36.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,150 (37.8%)895 (39.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes27 (0.9%)118 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes56 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes20 (0.7%)43 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes196 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes23 (0.8%)66 (2.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes72 (2.4%)64 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes145 (4.8%)44 (1.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes281 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes68 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Artesia

The most frequent times of departure to work in Artesia are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (535, 17.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (692, 30.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Artesia
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM204 (6.7%)19 (0.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM331 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM286 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM345 (11.4%)48 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM467 (15.4%)138 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM535 (17.6%)692 (30.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM261 (8.6%)620 (27.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM151 (5.0%)293 (13.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM305 (10.0%)114 (5.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM35 (1.1%)162 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)47 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM98 (3.2%)128 (5.7%)
Total3,040 (100.0%)2,261 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Artesia

Occupancy by Ownership in Artesia

Of the total 4,811 dwellings in Artesia, owner-occupied units account for 3,075 (63.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,736 (36.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Artesia
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,07563.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,73636.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,811100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Artesia

Occupancy by Household Size in Artesia
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,19224.8%
2-Person Household1,57032.6%
3-Person Household74215.4%
4+ Person Household1,30727.2%
Total Housing Units4,811100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Artesia

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Artesia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household636 (53.4%)556 (46.6%)
2-Person Household888 (56.6%)682 (43.4%)
3-Person Household447 (60.2%)295 (39.8%)
4+ Person Household1,104 (84.5%)203 (15.5%)
Total Housing Units3,075 (63.9%)1,736 (36.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Artesia

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Artesia
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School367 (55.6%)293 (44.4%)
High School Diploma847 (66.6%)425 (33.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,109 (58.0%)802 (42.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher752 (77.7%)216 (22.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Artesia

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Artesia
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,04121.6%
35 to 44 Years1,08322.5%
45 to 54 Years80116.7%
55 to 64 Years92519.2%
65 to 74 Years4549.4%
75 to 84 Years4319.0%
85 Years and Over761.6%
Total4,811100.0%

Housing Finances in Artesia

Median Income by Occupancy in Artesia

Median Income by Occupancy in Artesia
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,075 (63.9%)$106,914
Renter-Occupied1,736 (36.1%)$54,409
Average4,811 (100.0%)$75,389

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Artesia

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Artesia
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00021 (0.7%)54 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99976 (2.5%)43 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99937 (1.2%)159 (9.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99926 (0.9%)80 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999119 (3.9%)187 (10.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999133 (4.3%)135 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999261 (8.5%)85 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999386 (12.6%)578 (33.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999345 (11.2%)219 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999914 (29.7%)129 (7.4%)
$150,000 or more757 (24.6%)67 (3.9%)
Total3,075 (100.0%)1,736 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Artesia

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Artesia
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300411 (13.4%)139 (8.0%)
$300 to $499623 (20.3%)111 (6.4%)
$500 to $799539 (17.5%)433 (24.9%)
$800 to $999189 (6.1%)23 (1.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499541 (17.6%)492 (28.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999541 (17.6%)90 (5.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499177 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99942 (1.4%)89 (5.1%)
$3,000 or more12 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,075 (100.0%)1,736 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Artesia

Housing Structures in Artesia

Housing Structures in Artesia
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,74977.9%
Single Unit, Attached1022.1%
2 Unit Apartments1443.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments270.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1974.1%
10 or more Apartments2495.2%
Mobile Home / Other3437.1%
Total4,811100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Artesia

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Artesia
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,791 (74.5%)958 (25.6%)
Single Unit, Attached35 (34.3%)67 (65.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)144 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)197 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)249 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other249 (72.6%)94 (27.4%)
Total3,075 (63.9%)1,736 (36.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Artesia

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Artesia
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)12 (0.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms109 (3.5%)320 (18.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,203 (39.1%)707 (40.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,019 (33.1%)697 (40.2%)
8 or more Rooms744 (24.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,075 (100.0%)1,736 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Artesia

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Artesia
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,783 (58.0%)582 (33.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas87 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,146 (37.3%)1,154 (66.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels29 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used30 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,075 (100.0%)1,736 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Artesia

Household Vehicle Usage in Artesia
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle31 (1.0%)167 (9.6%)
1 Vehicle650 (21.1%)883 (50.9%)
2 Vehicles1,462 (47.5%)370 (21.3%)
3 or more Vehicles932 (30.3%)316 (18.2%)
Total3,075 (100.0%)1,736 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Artesia

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Artesia

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,3941,681
Median Property Value$191,000$235,900
Median Household Income$106,250$471
Monthly Housing Costs$392$12
Real Estate Taxes$883$41

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Artesia

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Artesia
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000238 (17.1%)58 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99987 (6.2%)66 (3.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999794 (57.0%)1,234 (73.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999175 (12.6%)305 (18.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99926 (1.9%)18 (1.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99961 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more13 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,394 (100.0%)1,681 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Artesia

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Artesia
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00097 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99989 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999106 (7.6%)93 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99981 (5.8%)27 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999220 (15.8%)180 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99972 (5.2%)166 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999443 (31.8%)273 (16.2%)
$150,000 or more286 (20.5%)471 (28.0%)
Total1,394 (100.0%)1,681 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Artesia

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Artesia
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x674 (48.3%)106,914 (6,360.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x232 (16.6%)764 (45.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x193 (13.9%)596 (35.5%)
4.0x or more295 (21.2%)93 (5.5%)
Total1,394 (100.0%)1,681 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Artesia

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Artesia
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800632 (45.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499394 (28.3%)677 (40.3%)
$800 to $1,499348 (25.0%)434 (25.8%)
Total1,394 (100.0%)1,681 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Artesia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Artesia

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Artesia
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,271 (97.8%)28 (2.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,323 (94.9%)125 (5.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,016 (93.6%)69 (6.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,610 (94.6%)92 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,504 (78.9%)401 (21.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,353 (94.8%)74 (5.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,382 (93.6%)95 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years656 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older578 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,693 (93.0%)884 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Artesia

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Artesia
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,271 (97.8%)28 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,323 (94.9%)125 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,016 (93.6%)69 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Artesia

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Artesia
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,451 (90.3%)155 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,262 (94.0%)80 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,890 (85.8%)312 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,940 (97.2%)56 (2.8%)
$100,000 and over5,150 (94.8%)281 (5.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Artesia

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Artesia
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6658 (50.6%)667 (51.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,009 (41.2%)1,436 (58.7%)
19 to 25 Years303 (27.9%)724 (66.7%)
25 to 34 Years491 (28.8%)1,153 (67.7%)
35 to 44 Years325 (17.1%)1,244 (65.3%)
45 to 54 Years412 (28.9%)1,042 (73.0%)
55 to 64 Years404 (27.4%)992 (67.2%)
65 to 74 Years649 (98.9%)362 (55.2%)
75 Years and over578 (100.0%)474 (82.0%)
Total4,829 (38.4%)8,094 (64.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Artesia

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Artesia
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years272 (15.6%)60 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years71 (6.0%)166 (10.1%)
35 to 64 Years409 (16.7%)306 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years38 (13.9%)122 (31.9%)
75 Years and over195 (63.3%)61 (22.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Artesia

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Artesia: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years251 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years150 (6.1%)77 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years18 (6.6%)55 (14.4%)
75 Years and over139 (45.1%)40 (14.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Artesia: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (3.1%)
75 Years and over27 (8.8%)11 (4.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Artesia: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years272 (15.6%)60 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years71 (6.0%)166 (10.1%)
35 to 64 Years211 (8.6%)101 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years14 (5.1%)2 (0.5%)
75 Years and over61 (19.8%)11 (4.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Artesia: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)110 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years171 (7.0%)191 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (5.8%)84 (22.0%)
75 Years and over119 (38.6%)49 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Artesia: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)110 (6.7%)
35 to 64 Years53 (2.2%)107 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)39 (10.2%)
75 Years and over14 (4.5%)32 (11.8%)

Technology Access in Artesia

Computing Device Access in Artesia

Computing Device Access in Artesia
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,50672.9%
Smartphone4,32289.8%
Tablet3,47972.3%
No Computing Device2244.7%
Total4,811100.0%

Internet Access in Artesia

Internet Access in Artesia
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,94861.3%
Cellular Data Only68514.2%
Satellite Internet58212.1%
No Internet86818.0%
Total4,811100.0%

Artesia Summary

Artesia, New Mexico is a small city located in the southeastern corner of the state. It is the county seat of Eddy County and is located in the Chihuahuan Desert. The city has a population of 11,301 as of the 2020 census.

History

Artesia was founded in 1903 by the Artesia Townsite Company. The company was formed by a group of investors from Texas who wanted to develop the area for agricultural and ranching purposes. The town was named after the nearby Artesia Springs, which were discovered by Spanish explorers in the late 1700s.
The town grew quickly and by 1910, it had a population of 1,000. The town was incorporated in 1912 and the first mayor was elected in 1913.
In the 1920s, oil was discovered in the area and the town quickly became a boomtown. The population grew to over 5,000 by 1930. The oil industry continued to be a major part of the local economy until the 1980s.

Geography

Artesia is located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, in Eddy County. It is situated in the Chihuahuan Desert and is surrounded by the Pecos River to the east and the Hondo River to the west. The city is located at an elevation of 3,845 feet above sea level.
The climate in Artesia is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F and the average annual precipitation is 12.5 inches.

Economy

The economy of Artesia is largely based on oil and gas production, agriculture, and tourism. The oil and gas industry is the largest employer in the city, with over 1,000 people employed in the industry.
Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. The area is known for its production of cotton, onions, and pecans.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to several museums, including the Artesia Historical Museum and the Eddy County Museum. The city also hosts several annual festivals, including the Artesia Days Festival and the Artesia Rodeo.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of Artesia was 11,301. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.2% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population.
The median household income in Artesia was $37,945 and the median family income was $45,938. The per capita income was $19,945. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
Artesia is a small city with a rich history and a diverse economy. The city is home to a variety of industries, including oil and gas production, agriculture, and tourism. The city also has a diverse population, with a majority of the population being Hispanic or Latino.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Artesia?
Total Population of Artesia is 12,632.
What is the Total Male Population of Artesia?
Total Male Population of Artesia is 6,673.
What is the Total Female Population of Artesia?
Total Female Population of Artesia is 5,959.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Artesia?
There are 111.98 Males per 100 Females in Artesia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Artesia?
There are 89.30 Females per 100 Males in Artesia.
What is the Median Population Age in Artesia?
Median Population Age in Artesia is 33.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Artesia
Average Family Size in Artesia is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Artesia
Average Household Size in Artesia is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Artesia?
Per Capita income in Artesia is $33,886.
What is the Median Family Income in Artesia?
Median Family Income in Artesia is $89,100.
What is the Median Household income in Artesia?
Median Household Income in Artesia is $75,389.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Artesia?
Income or Wage Gap in Artesia is 59.2%.
Women in Artesia earn 40.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Artesia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Artesia is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Artesia?
There are 6,065 People in the Labor Forcein in Artesia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Artesia?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Artesia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Artesia?
Unemployment Rate in Artesia is 4.5%.