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Capitan, NM


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Capitan, New Mexico

Capitan, New Mexico is 107 miles NE of Las Cruces, New Mexico (center to center) and 123 miles SE of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is in Lincoln county. The population of the village is 1,443.

The People and Families of Capitan

In Capitan, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Capitan had a median family income of $32,115. A sizable number of people in Capitan work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Capitan political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Capitan Housing

Of the housing in Capitan, approximately 82% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the village is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Capitan.

Commuting

In Capitan, 87% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Capitan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Capitan Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Capitan Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Capitan, NM

Comparing Capitan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity83
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men35
Well-Paid Single Women36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
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