Eddy County, New Mexico
Eddy County: county in New Mexico, United States
About
Eddy County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,829 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 58,418 inhabitants. Its county seat is Carlsbad. The county was created 134 years ago in 1891.
County Snapshot
Eddy County at a glance
Eddy County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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New Mexico counties
33
Open related pagesLargest city
CarlsbadPopulation 29,664
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Eddy County
| Population | 58,418 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| Different from | Eddy County |
| Area | 10872 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4715,-104.3043 |
| Altitude | 4,121 feet / 1256 meters |
| Capital | Carlsbad |
| Establishment | May 16, 1891 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 01:17:46 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Eddy County is located at 32°28'17"N 104°18'16"W (32.4714900, -104.3043100). It has 6 neighbors: Chaves County, Lea County, Otero County, Culberson County, Loving County and Reeves County.
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The largest city of Eddy County is Carlsbad with a population of 29,664. Other cities include, Artesia population 12,214, Loving population 1,372 and Hope population 104. See all Eddy County cities & populated places.
Eddy County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Eddy County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | 29,664 | Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA |
| Artesia | 12,214 | City in New Mexico, USA |
| Loving | 1,372 | Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Hope | 104 | Village in New Mexico, United States |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Eddy County
Official Website- Carlsbad
Demographics
The population of Eddy County increased by 7.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,829 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,070 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,419 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 55,662 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 56,682 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 57,715 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 57,650 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 57,108 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,729 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 58,460 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,418 | -0.07% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Eddy County, North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 2,179 people.
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Roswell | 47,596 | A city in Chaves County, New Mexico. |