Artesia, NM Demographics

The total population of Artesia is estimated to be 12,632 with 6,673 males (52.83%) and 5,959 females (47.17%). There are 714 less females than males in Artesia.
The median household income in Artesia was $66,565 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 2,539(3.97%) from $64,026 in 2020. This income is 89.22% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Artesia sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $103,744. Overall, the median household income for the city of Artesia stands at $66,565.
In Artesia, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $56,074 for males and $22,774 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $80,966 for males and $47,837 for females.
In Artesia, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, White households report a median household income of $68,785, while Some Other Race households have a median household income of $58,990.
In 2022, the population of Artesia was 12,381, a 0.67% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Artesia's population was 12,465, a decline of 3.13% compared to a population of 12,868 in 2020.
The median age in Artesia, NM is 32.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 27.97% were under the age of 15, 16.70% aged 15 to 29, 43.61% aged 30 to 64, 10.67% aged 65 to 84, and 1.05% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Artesia population: 74.55% are White, 1.69% are Black or African American, 3.08% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.44% are Asian, 8.89% are some other race and 11.34% are multiracial.