Demographics
Lincoln County (2006 Census)
- Population: 19,411 (2000) 21,798 (2006)
- Census Median Age: 43.8
- Regional Labor Force (ages 19-54): 4,667 (Otero County 9,903)
- Civilian Labor Force (ages 19-54): 11,121 (2004)
- Median Wage: $23,884 (2005)
- Total Employed: 10,640 (2005)
- Total Unemployed: 481
- Population per sq mi: 4.5
- Land Area (square miles): 4,859
- Median Household Income: $40,035
- Gross Receipts Tax: 5.38%
Carrizozo
- Annual city operating budget: $1,811,877
- Incorporated municipality
- Commercial Property Tax Rate: $28.946 / $1,000 Taxable Value *
- Residential Property Tax Rate: $24.214 / $1,000 Taxable Value *
- Gross Receipts Tax Rate: 6.75%
- Median Household Income: $29,625
- Lease Rate for Commercial Property: $3.00-$7.00/ft sq. per year
- Lease Rate for Residential Property: $400-$600/month
- Cost of Developed Land: $5,000-$10,000/acre
- Cost of Undeveloped Land: $2,000-$5,000/acre
- Median Home Price: $75,000-$125,000
- Cost for New Home: $125-$150/ft sq
Major local employers
- Lincoln County Government: 115
- Carrizozo Schools: 38
- New Horizons Development Center: 32
2006 Census Data–adults age 19-54
- High School Graduates: 321
- Some College, No Degree: 141
- Associates Degree: 41
- Bachelors Degree: 45
- Graduate/Professional Degree: 38
For more detailed demographic information, see our Community Profile [Carrizozo Community Profile, PDF, 2.7 MB]
