Capitan, NM

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Capitan Overview

1,381
TOTAL POPULATION
729
MALE POPULATION
652
FEMALE POPULATION
111.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,118
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,826
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
555
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Capitan Zip Codes

Capitan Area Codes

Race in Capitan

The most populous races in Capitan are White / Caucasian (1,258 | 91.1%), Hispanic or Latino (562 | 40.7%), and Two or more Races (116 | 8.4%).
Race in Capitan
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino56240.7%
Native / Alaskan70.5%
White / Caucasian1,25891.1%
Two or more Races1168.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,381100.0%

Ancestry in Capitan

The most populous ancestries reported in Capitan are Mexican (520 | 37.7%), American (320 | 23.2%), German (131 | 9.5%), English (100 | 7.2%), and Irish (79 | 5.7%), together accounting for 83.3% of all Capitan residents.
Ancestry in Capitan
Ancestry# Population% Population
American32023.2%
Apache70.5%
Chickasaw50.4%
Czech50.4%
Dutch60.4%
Eastern European20.1%
English1007.2%
European90.6%
French322.3%
German1319.5%
Hungarian20.1%
Irish795.7%
Italian493.5%
Mexican52037.7%
Portuguese20.1%
Russian574.1%
Scotch-Irish312.2%
Scottish30.2%
South African463.3%
South American90.6%
Subsaharan African463.3%
Swiss130.9%
Uruguayan90.6%
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Immigrants in Capitan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Capitan came from Europe (20 | 1.5%), Central America (16 | 1.2%), Latin America (16 | 1.2%), Mexico (16 | 1.2%), and Eastern Europe (15 | 1.1%), together accounting for 6.0% of all Capitan residents.
Immigrants in Capitan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America161.2%
Eastern Europe151.1%
Europe201.5%
Latin America161.2%
Mexico161.2%
Netherlands50.4%
Russia151.1%
Western Europe50.4%
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Sex and Age in Capitan

Sex and Age in Capitan

The most populous age groups in Capitan are 10 to 14 Years (149 | 20.4%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (115 | 17.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Capitan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (4.1%)3 (0.5%)
5 to 9 Years44 (6.0%)2 (0.3%)
10 to 14 Years149 (20.4%)33 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years49 (6.7%)26 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years13 (1.8%)11 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years53 (7.3%)10 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)64 (9.8%)
35 to 39 Years89 (12.2%)21 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Years28 (3.8%)26 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years34 (4.7%)10 (1.5%)
50 to 54 Years40 (5.5%)37 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years46 (6.3%)82 (12.6%)
60 to 64 Years47 (6.5%)90 (13.8%)
65 to 69 Years15 (2.1%)115 (17.6%)
70 to 74 Years60 (8.2%)63 (9.7%)
75 to 79 Years32 (4.4%)29 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)30 (4.6%)
Total729 (100.0%)652 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Capitan

Median Family Size in Capitan

The median family size in Capitan is 2.91 persons per family, with single female/mother families (44 | 13.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (62 | 19.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.21 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Capitan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple221 (67.6%)2.93
Single Male/Father62 (19.0%)2.21
Single Female/Mother44 (13.5%)3.84
Total Families327 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Capitan

The median household size in Capitan is 2.25 persons per household, with single female/mother households (44 | 7.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.98 persons per household. non-family households (285 | 46.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Capitan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple221 (36.1%)2.93
Single Male/Father62 (10.1%)2.63
Single Female/Mother44 (7.2%)5.98
Non-family285 (46.6%)1.07
Total Households612 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Capitan

Out of a total of 612 households in Capitan, 327 (53.4%) are family households, while 285 (46.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 162, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 260.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Capitan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-260 (42.5%)
2-Person Households162 (26.5%)25 (4.1%)
3-Person Households66 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households44 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households42 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households13 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total327 (53.4%)285 (46.6%)

Female Fertility in Capitan

Fertility by Age in Capitan

Average fertility rate in Capitan is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 129.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Capitan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years11 (100.0%)129.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Capitan

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Capitan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Capitan

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Capitan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree11 (100.0%)262.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total11 (100.0%)63.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Capitan

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Capitan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)

Income in Capitan

Income Overview in Capitan

Per Capita Income in Capitan is $30,118, while median incomes of families and households are $68,750 and $48,826 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,381$30,118
Median Family Income327$68,750
Mean Family Income327$64,064
Median Household Income612$48,826
Mean Household Income612$65,652
Income Deficit327$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,38133.16%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,38166.84¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3810.38

Earnings by Sex in Capitan

Average Earnings in Capitan are $29,764, $36,392 for men and $24,324 for women, a difference of 33.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Capitan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male249 (42.7%)$36,392
Female334 (57.3%)$24,324
Total583 (100.0%)$29,764

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Capitan

The most common earnings brackets in Capitan are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (53 | 21.3%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (111 | 33.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Capitan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)15 (4.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)5 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)14 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)13 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49917 (6.8%)10 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (2.0%)18 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99936 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)11 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993 (1.2%)111 (33.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)37 (11.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99934 (13.7%)8 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99953 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)24 (7.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99944 (17.7%)10 (3.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99911 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (7.6%)58 (17.4%)
$100,000+12 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total249 (100.0%)334 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Capitan

Average earnings in Capitan are $37,075 for men and $24,257 for women, a difference of 34.6%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $35,684, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $35,684. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $23,985, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,985.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Capitan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$35,684$23,985
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$37,075$24,257

Family Income in Capitan

Family Income Brackets in Capitan

According to the Capitan family income data, there are 62 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Capitan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993410.4%
$15,000 to $24,999247.3%
$25,000 to $34,9994112.5%
$35,000 to $49,9995416.5%
$50,000 to $74,9994915.0%
$75,000 to $99,9996219.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994112.5%
$150,000 to $199,999226.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Capitan

2-person families (185 | 56.6%) account for the highest median family income in Capitan with $70,042 per family, while 2-person families (185 | 56.6%) have the highest median income of $35,021 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Capitan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families185 (56.6%)$70,042
3-Person Families68 (20.8%)$38,875
4-Person Families59 (18.0%)$0
5-Person Families2 (0.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families13 (4.0%)$0
Total327 (100.0%)$68,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Capitan

Family Income by Number of Earners in Capitan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners119 (36.4%)$0
1 Earner97 (29.7%)$45,917
2 Earners91 (27.8%)$87,946
3+ Earners20 (6.1%)$0
Total327 (100.0%)$68,750

Household Income in Capitan

Household Income Brackets in Capitan

With 214 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Capitan, accounting for 35.0% of all households. In contrast, only 6 households (1.0%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Capitan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00061.0%
$10,000 to $14,999376.0%
$15,000 to $24,999386.2%
$25,000 to $34,9997311.9%
$35,000 to $49,99921435.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998213.4%
$75,000 to $99,999467.5%
$100,000 to $149,999559.0%
$150,000 to $199,999477.7%
$200,000+142.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Capitan

The median household income in Capitan is $48,826, with the highest median household income of $70,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 94 households (15.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Capitan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years94 (15.4%)$70,750
45 to 64 Years274 (44.8%)$38,500
65+ Years244 (39.9%)$49,543
Total612 (100.0%)$48,826

Poverty in Capitan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Capitan

With 11.7% poverty level for males and 17.3% for females among the residents of Capitan, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (78.6%) and 10 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Capitan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years11 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)26 (55.3%)
45 to 54 Years10 (13.5%)14 (29.8%)
55 to 64 Years23 (24.7%)32 (18.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (52.5%)
Total80 (11.7%)113 (17.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Capitan

According to the poverty statistics in Capitan, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 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 Capitan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years108 (82.4%)2 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (21.4%)33 (100.0%)
15 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years45 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years53 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years117 (100.0%)21 (44.7%)
45 to 54 Years64 (86.5%)33 (70.2%)
55 to 64 Years70 (75.3%)140 (81.4%)
65 to 74 Years62 (82.7%)178 (100.0%)
75 Years and over32 (100.0%)28 (47.5%)
Total601 (88.2%)539 (82.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Capitan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Capitan show that 14.9% or 33 of the total 221 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 57.9%, comprising of 33 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Capitan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children24 (42.1%)33 (57.9%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total188 (85.1%)33 (14.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Capitan

According to the poverty data in Capitan, 17.7% or 11 single-father households and 31.8% or 14 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (45.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (73.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Capitan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children11 (45.8%)14 (73.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (17.7%)14 (31.8%)

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

The poverty data for Capitan shows that 33 of the married-couple family households (14.9%) and 25 of the single-parent households (23.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (57.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 household (58.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Capitan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)25 (58.1%)
1 or 2 Children33 (57.9%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (14.9%)25 (23.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Capitan

Employment by Class of Employer in Capitan

Among the 539 employed individuals in Capitan, private company employees (337 | 62.5%), local government employees (93 | 17.2%), and state government employees (59 | 11.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Capitan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees33762.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)315.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees9317.2%
State Government Employees5911.0%
Federal Government Employees193.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total539100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Capitan

According to the labor force statistics for Capitan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,093), 50.8% or 555 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 16 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 24 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Capitan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years46 (71.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years145 (88.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years50 (41.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years40 (31.3%)16 (40.0%)
60 to 64 Years63 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years104 (41.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total555 (50.8%)16 (2.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Capitan

According to labor force statistics for Capitan, 60.1% of individuals (407) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (677) are in the labor force, with 3.9% or 16 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 73.6% or 81 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.9% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Capitan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School30 (56.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma135 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree161 (66.0%)24 (9.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher81 (73.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (60.1%)26 (3.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Capitan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Capitan are Management (110 | 20.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (27 | 5.0%), Community & Social Service (26 | 4.8%), Business & Financial (19 | 3.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (14 | 2.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Capitan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Capitan, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Community & Social Service (53.8%), and Management (49.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Capitan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management54 (49.1%)56 (50.9%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 14 (53.8%)12 (46.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating11 (40.7%)16 (59.3%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total (Category)79 (43.4%)103 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)249 (46.2%)290 (53.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Capitan are Healthcare Support (97 | 18.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (53 | 9.8%), Security & Protection (20 | 3.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (20 | 3.7%), and Personal Care & Service (11 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Capitan

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Capitan, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Security & Protection (50.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (87.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (69.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Capitan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12 (12.4%)85 (87.6%)
Security & Protection10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving16 (30.2%)37 (69.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)41 (22.3%)143 (77.7%)
Total (Overall)249 (46.2%)290 (53.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Capitan are , and Sales & Related (50 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Capitan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Capitan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related21 (42.0%)29 (58.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)21 (42.0%)29 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)249 (46.2%)290 (53.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Capitan are Construction & Extraction (76 | 14.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Capitan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Capitan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)249 (46.2%)290 (53.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Capitan are Production (18 | 3.3%), and Transportation (9 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Capitan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Capitan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3 (16.7%)15 (83.3%)
Transportation9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)249 (46.2%)290 (53.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Capitan

Employment Industries in Capitan

The major employment industries in Capitan include Health Care & Social Assistance (133 | 24.7%), Utilities (53 | 9.8%), Public Administration (51 | 9.5%), Retail Trade (47 | 8.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (47 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Capitan

Employment Industries by Sex in Capitan

The Capitan industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Capitan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade13 (27.7%)34 (72.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services21 (47.7%)23 (52.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance23 (17.3%)110 (82.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation20 (80.0%)5 (20.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services16 (34.0%)31 (66.0%)
Public Administration34 (66.7%)17 (33.3%)
Total249 (46.2%)290 (53.8%)

Education in Capitan

School Enrollment in Capitan

The most common levels of schooling among the 239 students in Capitan are middle school (131 | 54.8%), high school (57 | 23.8%), and elementary school (46 | 19.3%).
School Enrollment in Capitan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School4619.3%
Middle School13154.8%
High School5723.8%
College / Undergraduate52.1%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total239100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Capitan

Out of a total of 239 students who are enrolled in schools in Capitan, 5 (2.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 234 (97.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (23.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 46 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Capitan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total234 (97.9%)5 (2.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Capitan

Education (51 | 29.0%), social sciences (25 | 14.2%), arts & humanities (22 | 12.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (21 | 11.9%), and science & technology (20 | 11.4%) are the most common fields of study among 176 individuals in Capitan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Capitan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics148.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2111.9%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology84.5%
Social Sciences2514.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2011.4%
Business148.0%
Education5129.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts10.6%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities2212.5%
Total176100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Capitan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Capitan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Capitan are males with 3 vehicles (135, accounting for 54.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (102, making up 46.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Capitan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle4 (1.6%)33 (11.4%)
2 Vehicles35 (14.2%)126 (43.4%)
3 Vehicles135 (54.9%)102 (35.2%)
4 Vehicles49 (19.9%)18 (6.2%)
5 or more Vehicles23 (9.3%)11 (3.8%)
Total246 (100.0%)290 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Capitan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Capitan are 30 to 34 minutes (282 commuters, 55.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (68 commuters, 13.4%), and 5 to 9 minutes (48 commuters, 9.5%).
Commute Time in Capitan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes489.5%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes6813.4%
20 to 24 Minutes326.3%
25 to 29 Minutes51.0%
30 to 34 Minutes28255.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes40.8%
60 to 89 Minutes346.7%
90 or more Minutes336.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Capitan

The most common commute times in Capitan are 30 to 34 minutes (96 commuters, 38.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (186 commuters, 72.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Capitan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes40 (16.1%)8 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes53 (21.3%)15 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes22 (8.8%)10 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes96 (38.6%)186 (72.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes34 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)33 (12.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Capitan

The most frequent times of departure to work in Capitan are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (83, 33.3%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (93, 36.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Capitan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)9 (3.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM53 (21.3%)18 (7.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM33 (13.3%)24 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM37 (14.9%)32 (12.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM83 (33.3%)56 (21.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM18 (7.2%)15 (5.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM8 (3.2%)93 (36.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total249 (100.0%)257 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Capitan

Occupancy by Ownership in Capitan

Of the total 612 dwellings in Capitan, owner-occupied units account for 544 (88.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 68 (11.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Capitan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units54488.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6811.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units612100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Capitan

Occupancy by Household Size in Capitan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household26042.5%
2-Person Household18730.6%
3-Person Household6610.8%
4+ Person Household9916.2%
Total Housing Units612100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Capitan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Capitan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household260 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household152 (81.3%)35 (18.7%)
3-Person Household43 (65.1%)23 (34.8%)
4+ Person Household89 (89.9%)10 (10.1%)
Total Housing Units544 (88.9%)68 (11.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Capitan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Capitan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School33 (52.4%)30 (47.6%)
High School Diploma158 (94.1%)10 (5.9%)
College/Associate Degree226 (89.0%)28 (11.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Capitan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Capitan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years538.7%
35 to 44 Years416.7%
45 to 54 Years9014.7%
55 to 64 Years18430.1%
65 to 74 Years20733.8%
75 to 84 Years376.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total612100.0%

Housing Finances in Capitan

Median Income by Occupancy in Capitan

Median Income by Occupancy in Capitan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied544 (88.9%)$48,371
Renter-Occupied68 (11.1%)$70,083
Average612 (100.0%)$48,826

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Capitan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Capitan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99937 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99925 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (0.5%)10 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99973 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999214 (39.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (5.3%)53 (77.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (7.5%)5 (7.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more61 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total544 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Capitan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Capitan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300159 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499100 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79996 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99950 (9.2%)58 (85.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499103 (18.9%)10 (14.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99926 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99910 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total544 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Capitan

Housing Structures in Capitan

Housing Structures in Capitan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18430.1%
Single Unit, Attached264.3%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments233.8%
Mobile Home / Other37961.9%
Total612100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Capitan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Capitan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached154 (83.7%)30 (16.3%)
Single Unit, Attached26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other364 (96.0%)15 (4.0%)
Total544 (88.9%)68 (11.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Capitan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Capitan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms35 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms164 (30.1%)63 (92.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms278 (51.1%)5 (7.3%)
8 or more Rooms67 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total544 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Capitan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Capitan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas353 (64.9%)38 (55.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas20 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity23 (4.2%)30 (44.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels122 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used26 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total544 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Capitan

Household Vehicle Usage in Capitan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle26 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle80 (14.7%)10 (14.7%)
2 Vehicles248 (45.6%)5 (7.3%)
3 or more Vehicles190 (34.9%)53 (77.9%)
Total544 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Capitan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Capitan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units344200
Median Property Value$91,800$170,500
Median Household Income$42,500$22
Monthly Housing Costs$361$0
Real Estate Taxes$502$43

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Capitan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Capitan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00051 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999154 (44.8%)2 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999137 (39.8%)164 (82.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (0.6%)34 (17.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total344 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Capitan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Capitan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99954 (15.7%)1 (0.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99973 (21.2%)11 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999136 (39.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (5.5%)78 (39.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (1.5%)10 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (3.8%)36 (18.0%)
$150,000 or more39 (11.3%)42 (21.0%)
Total344 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Capitan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Capitan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x164 (47.7%)70,000 (35,000.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x88 (25.6%)63 (31.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x50 (14.5%)54 (27.0%)
4.0x or more42 (12.2%)10 (5.0%)
Total344 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Capitan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Capitan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800267 (77.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49937 (10.8%)66 (33.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (11.6%)56 (28.0%)
Total344 (100.0%)200 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Capitan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Capitan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Capitan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years289 (95.4%)14 (4.6%)
19 to 25 Years34 (72.3%)13 (27.7%)
26 to 34 Years74 (71.2%)30 (28.8%)
35 to 44 Years164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years260 (98.1%)5 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,319 (95.5%)62 (4.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Capitan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Capitan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen289 (95.4%)14 (4.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen34 (72.3%)13 (27.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Capitan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Capitan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000187 (97.4%)5 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999416 (96.7%)14 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999104 (77.6%)30 (22.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over392 (96.8%)13 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Capitan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Capitan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years252 (83.2%)37 (12.2%)
19 to 25 Years11 (23.4%)23 (48.9%)
25 to 34 Years18 (17.3%)56 (53.8%)
35 to 44 Years14 (8.5%)153 (93.3%)
45 to 54 Years89 (73.6%)40 (33.1%)
55 to 64 Years160 (60.4%)102 (38.5%)
65 to 74 Years253 (100.0%)219 (86.6%)
75 Years and over91 (100.0%)33 (36.3%)
Total888 (64.3%)696 (50.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Capitan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Capitan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (16.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years146 (51.4%)42 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years35 (46.7%)136 (76.4%)
75 Years and over32 (100.0%)59 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Capitan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Capitan: <span>Hearing 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 Years82 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years31 (41.3%)6 (3.4%)
75 Years and over32 (100.0%)29 (49.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Capitan: <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 Years41 (14.4%)26 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (17.3%)85 (47.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (52.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Capitan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (16.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (11.6%)28 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years17 (22.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)42 (71.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Capitan: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years128 (45.1%)40 (15.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (12.0%)51 (28.6%)
75 Years and over4 (12.5%)45 (76.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Capitan: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years58 (20.4%)26 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.4%)
75 Years and over4 (12.5%)28 (47.5%)

Technology Access in Capitan

Computing Device Access in Capitan

Computing Device Access in Capitan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop37461.1%
Smartphone47777.9%
Tablet32553.1%
No Computing Device193.1%
Total612100.0%

Internet Access in Capitan

Internet Access in Capitan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home34656.5%
Cellular Data Only7912.9%
Satellite Internet213.4%
No Internet13922.7%
Total612100.0%

Capitan Summary

Capitan, New Mexico is a small town located in Lincoln County, in the south-central part of the state. It is situated in the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains, at an elevation of 6,400 feet. The town was founded in 1884, when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a line through the area. The town was named after the nearby Capitan Mountains, which were named after the Spanish word for “captain.”

Geography

Capitan is located in the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains, at an elevation of 6,400 feet. The town is situated in a valley surrounded by the Capitan Mountains to the east, the Sierra Blanca Mountains to the west, and the Capitan Gap to the south. The town is located approximately 25 miles east of Roswell, New Mexico, and approximately 50 miles south of Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The climate in Capitan is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is approximately 57 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and an average low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. The average annual precipitation is approximately 12 inches, with most of the precipitation occurring in the summer months.

Economy

The economy of Capitan is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including alfalfa, corn, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a few small manufacturing companies.
Tourism is an important part of the economy of Capitan. The town is home to several attractions, including the Capitan Gap, which is a popular spot for hiking and camping. The town is also home to the Capitan Museum, which houses a variety of artifacts from the area’s history.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Capitan was 1,092. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median household income in Capitan was $31,250, and the median family income was $37,500. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 16.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Capitan, New Mexico is a small town located in Lincoln County, in the south-central part of the state. It is situated in the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains, at an elevation of 6,400 feet. The town was founded in 1884, when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a line through the area. The economy of Capitan is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the town is home to several attractions, including the Capitan Gap and the Capitan Museum. As of the 2010 census, the population of Capitan was 1,092, with a median household income of $31,250 and a median family income of $37,500.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Capitan?
Total Population of Capitan is 1,381.
What is the Total Male Population of Capitan?
Total Male Population of Capitan is 729.
What is the Total Female Population of Capitan?
Total Female Population of Capitan is 652.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Capitan?
There are 111.81 Males per 100 Females in Capitan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Capitan?
There are 89.44 Females per 100 Males in Capitan.
What is the Median Population Age in Capitan?
Median Population Age in Capitan is 49.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Capitan
Average Family Size in Capitan is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Capitan
Average Household Size in Capitan is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Capitan?
Per Capita income in Capitan is $30,118.
What is the Median Family Income in Capitan?
Median Family Income in Capitan is $68,750.
What is the Median Household income in Capitan?
Median Household Income in Capitan is $48,826.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Capitan?
Income or Wage Gap in Capitan is 33.2%.
Women in Capitan earn 66.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Capitan?
Inequality or Gini Index in Capitan is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Capitan?
There are 555 People in the Labor Forcein in Capitan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Capitan?
50.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Capitan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Capitan?
Unemployment Rate in Capitan is 2.9%.