Carlsbad is a city in New Mexico state in USA with a population of 29278 residents.. The poverty rate of Carlsbad is 14.7%, which is 5% higher than national average. The typical household in Carlsbad earns $69786 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 36.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Carlsbad, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Carlsbad remained 3%, which is 36% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Carlsbad, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Carlsbad is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Carlsbad is $150300 , which is 35% lower than national average. While median income in Carlsbad remained $69786, which is 3% higher than national average.