Capitan, New Mexico
Capitan: Village in New Mexico, USA
About
Capitan is a village located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,489 and a population density of 176 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,457 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Capitan
| Population : | 1,457 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Lincoln County |
| Postal code : | 88316 |
| Area : | 8.44 km2 |
| Continent : | North America |
| Altitude : | 6,348 feet / 1935 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:03:27 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 173 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Capitan is located at 33°32'43"N 105°34'20"W (33.5453600, -105.5722000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Capitan
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Capitan decreased by 2.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,489 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,488 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,474 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,460 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,432 | -1.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,414 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,418 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,424 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,427 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,431 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,457 | 1.78% | estimation process |
Schools in Capitan
College & universities near Capitan, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383996 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso (NM) | 88345 |
Post offices near Capitan
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Capitan Post Office | Capitan (NM) | 88316 |
Other cities in Lincoln County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | 8,061 | Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States |
| Ruidoso Downs | 2,631 | City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Carrizozo | 950 | Town of the United States |
| Corona | 167 | Town in New Mexico |
Distance to Other Cities
Capitan distances to largest New Mexico cities
