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Eddy County, New Mexico

Cities & Towns:
Artesia
Carlsbad
Hope
Loving

Eddy County is in southeastern New Mexico with Texas to the south. This is the home of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Formed in 1889, Eddy County contains 4,182 square miles of land and 16 square miles of water. The county seat is Carlsbad.

Fast Facts about Eddy County, New Mexico
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 57.7%
Hispanic: 38.8%
African-American: 1.6%
Native American: 1.9%
Other: 17.7%
Two or More Races: 2.6%
Types of Jobs:
Private Sector, wages or salary: 74%
Government Sector: 17%
Unincorporated, Self-Employed: 8%
Homemaker, Unpaid: 1%
Population Density: 12 People per Square Mile
2008 Cost of Living Index for Eddy County: 79.9
2007 Estimates:
Population: 51,002
Males: 24,991
Females: 26,011
Median Resident Age: 36.4 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $38,859
Estimated Median Home Value: $100,459
Major Industries:
Mining, Educational Services, Health Care, Government, Construction, Agriculture, Lodging & Food Services, Waste Management Services, Lodging & Food Services, Retail Services, Finance & Insurance Services, Social Services
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