Carrizozo is a town located in Lincoln County New Mexico. Carrizozo has a 2024 population of 954. Carrizozo is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 976 in 2020.
The average household income in Carrizozo is $50,765 with a poverty rate of 27.67%. The median age in Carrizozo is 49 years: 41.7 years for males, and 55.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Carrizozo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 469 | 48.91% |
| White | 403 | 42.02% |
| Other race | 61 | 6.36% |
| Native American | 21 | 2.19% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 450 | 1.76 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 244 | 1.05 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Married | 121 | 2.88 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Female | 85 | 2.22 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.58
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 10.15% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 1.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 14.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 2.01% |
| High School Graduate | 392 | 49.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 162 | 20.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 521 | 436 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 384 | 331 | 108 |
| White | 177 | 167 | 22 |
| Other Race | 54 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 14 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $41,339 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,716 | $16,094 | $0 |
| Overall | $21,736 | $26,458 | $21,574 |
| Some College | $37,159 | $40,938 | $0 |
$21,736
Average Earnings
$26,458
Average Male
$21,574
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.52% of Carrizozo residents speak only English, while 38.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 567 | 201 | 35.45% |
| Multiple | 461 | 98 | 21.26% |
| White | 156 | 22 | 14.1% |
| Other | 30 | 7 | 23.33% |
27.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.16%
Male Poverty Rate
28.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Carrizozo is Hispanic, with 35.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Carrizozo is White, with 14.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 60.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60.87% |
| High School | 28.78% |
| Some College | 16.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Female Employed | 34.16% |
| Male Employed | 14.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $77,527 |
| Households | $26,121 | $50,765 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,539 | $28,172 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 15.38% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 9.63% |
| Other Race | 14 | 22.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
45.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.2%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.94%
Born in Carrizozo
96.14%
Native Born
3.86%
Foreign Born
1.67%
Non Citizen
2.19%
Naturalized
96.14% of Carrizozo residents were born in the United States, with 78.94% having been born in New Mexico. 1.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 927 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 933 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 938 | -5 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 943 | -6 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 949 | -5 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 954 | -6 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 960 | -13 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 973 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2021 | 976 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 976 | 32 | 3.39% |
| 2019 | 944 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 941 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 939 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 938 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2015 | 939 | -12 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 951 | -19 | -1.96% |
| 2013 | 970 | -10 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 980 | -11 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 991 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 994 | 0 | 0% |