Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad: town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
About
Carlsbad is a town located in the county of Eddy in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 26,138 and a population density of 345 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 29,664 inhabitants.
The town was created 138 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Carlsbad
| Population | 29,664 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Eddy County |
| Postal code | 88220–88221 |
| Phone Area Codes | 575 |
| Area | 75.76 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4207,-104.2288 |
| Named for | Karlovy Vary |
| Altitude | 3,294 feet / 1004 meters |
| Capital city | Carlsbad is capital of Eddy County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1888 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:56:02 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 392 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.89% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Carlsbad is located at 32°25'14"N 104°13'44"W (32.4206700, -104.2288400).
Carlsbad map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Carlsbad
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Carlsbad increased by 11.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,138 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,339 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,761 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,728 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,187 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,949 | 2.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 28,875 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 28,862 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,254 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,810 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,664 | -0.49% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Carlsbad
1Guadalupe Ranger Station - Lincoln National Forest
5203 Buena Vista Dr, Carlsbad, NM 88220, United States View details
Phone: +15758854181 | Website available
2Carlsbad Municipal Annex
114 S Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220 View details
Phone: +15758851185 | Website available
3City Of Carlsbad
101 N Halagueno St, Carlsbad, NM 88220 View details
Phone: +15758871191 | Website available
People born in Carlsbad (25)
People born in Carlsbad, including astronaut F. Drew Gaffney, actor Bruce Cabot, author and musician Barry Sadler, .
More notable people
- Donald Davis (American economist) he was born in 14/09/1956
- Georgia Lee Lusk (American politician (1893-1971)) she was born in 12/05/1893
- Rick Mewborn (Olympic ski jumper) he was born in 28/03/1965
- Joseph Hardy (film director) he was born in 08/03/1929
- Sandra Adair (American film editor) she was born in 01/01/1952
- Andru Bemis (musician) he was born in 12/04/1978
- Jimmy Freeman (American baseball player) he was born in 29/06/1951
- Jimmy Wilson (American politician (1931-1986)) he was born in 31/01/1931
- Ray Vukcevich (American writer) he was born in 11/09/1946
- Sam Etcheverry (American-born player of Canadian football and American football (1930-2009)) he was born in 20/05/1930
- Terry Calvani (American lawyer and government official) he was born in 29/01/1947
- William Flores (United States Coast Guard hero) he was born in 06/11/1961
- Linda Wertheimer (American radio journalist) she was born in 19/03/1943
- Mark Jackson (American gridiron football player) he was born in 12/06/1954
- Bob Kelly (American professional football player (1940-2014)) he was born in 01/01/1938
- Jerry Oster he was born in 22/01/1943
- John Collins (Co-founder of the Ironman triathlon) he was born in 01/01/1938
- Carmen Diana Deere (Professor Emerita of Latin American Studies and Food & Resource Economics, University of Colorado) she was born in 01/08/1945
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Carlsbad, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188003 | New Mexico State University-Carlsbad | Carlsbad (NM) | 88220 |
Closest post offices linked to Carlsbad.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad 2 Post Office | Carlsbad (NM) | 88220 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Carlsbad, California The most populous city in San Diego County, California. with a population of 115,599 people.
Other cities in Eddy County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Eddy County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Carlsbad distances to largest New Mexico cities