Carrizozo, New Mexico
Carrizozo: Town of the United States
About
Carrizozo is a town located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 996 and a population density of 46 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 950 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Carrizozo
| Population : | 950 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Lincoln County |
| Postal code : | 88301 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 21.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,436 feet / 1657 meters |
| Capital city : | Carrizozo is capital of Lincoln County |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:04:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Carrizozo is located at 33°38'30"N 105°52'38"W (33.6417400, -105.8772100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Carrizozo decreased by 4.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 996 | - | census |
| 2011 | 989 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 980 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 968 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 950 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 938 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 936 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 937 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 936 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 935 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 950 | 1.58% | estimation process |
People born in Carrizozo (1)
American biochemist Earl Reece Stadtman was born in Carrizozo
Schools in Carrizozo
College & universities near Carrizozo, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 383996 | Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College | Ruidoso (NM) | 88345 |
Post offices near Carrizozo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carrizoz Post Office | Carrizozo (NM) | 88301 |
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 |
| Capitan | 1,457 | Village in New Mexico, USA |
| Corona | 167 | Town in New Mexico |
