Carlsbad-Artesia, NM
Safe Republican — shifted 4.0pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 61K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 42.9% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(7) | 51.6% |
▶Black / African American(4) | 1.4% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.6% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1) | 0.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 1.6% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.9% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 21.9% | 40.9% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 21.4% | 40.1% |
| Other | 5.1% | 9.5% |
| Mainline Protestant | 3.9% | 7.3% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| Black Protestant | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Non-religious | 46.5% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+55.8 |
| 2020 | Trump+51.8 |
| 2016 | Trump+41.3 |
| 2012 | Romney+33.4 |
| 2008 | McCain+25.6 |
| 2004 | Bush+31.5 |
| 2000 | Bush+18.1 |
| 1996 | Clinton+2.2 |
| 1992 | Clinton+0.5 |
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM is a metro area that has a population of 61,105. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+55.8. Akashic Edge tracks 29 presidential elections here, dating back to 1912.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.4% | 77.3% | R+55.8 | R+4.0 |
| 2020 | 23.4% | 75.2% | R+51.8 | R+10.5 |
| 2016 | 25.6% | 66.8% | R+41.3 | R+7.8 |
| 2012 | 31.9% | 65.3% | R+33.4 | R+7.8 |
| 2008 | 36.6% | 62.2% | R+25.6 | D+5.9 |
| 2004 | 33.9% | 65.5% | R+31.5 | R+13.4 |
| 2000 | 40.0% | 58.1% | R+18.1 | R+20.4 |
| 1996 | 47.2% | 44.9% | D+2.2 | D+1.7 |
| 1992 | 40.7% | 40.2% | D+0.5 | D+7.3 |
| 1988 | 46.1% | 52.9% | R+6.8 | D+16.2 |
| 1984 | 38.0% | 61.0% | R+23.0 | R+6.9 |
| 1980 | 40.5% | 56.6% | R+16.1 | R+24.2 |
| 1976 | 53.7% | 45.6% | D+8.1 | D+39.9 |
| 1972 | 32.8% | 64.6% | R+31.8 | R+24.5 |
| 1968 | 40.4% | 47.7% | R+7.3 | R+32.1 |
| 1964 | 62.2% | 37.4% | D+24.8 | D+21.0 |
| 1960 | 51.9% | 48.1% | D+3.8 | R+3.2 |
| 1956 | 53.5% | 46.5% | D+7.0 | R+3.3 |
| 1952 | 55.1% | 44.9% | D+10.3 | R+41.5 |
| 1948 | 75.9% | 24.1% | D+51.8 | — |
What defines Carlsbad-Artesia, NM?
Carlsbad-Artesia, NM has been trending Republican — 22pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a plurality-minority electorate (57% nonwhite) where demographic change is reshaping the political map.
Constituent Counties
Similar metro areas
Counties in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy | 61K | R+55.9 | 5,032 | 18,141 | 23,472 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 55.8% margin
- Shifted 22.4 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | Carlsbad-Artesia, NM | National |
|---|---|---|
▶Hispanic / Latino(7) | 51.6% | 19.3% |
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 42.9% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.9% | 4.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 1.6% | 0.9% |
▶Black / African American(4) | 1.4% | 12.2% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.6% | 6.0% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(1) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
Religious Adherents
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.9% | 40.9% | — | — | |
| 21.4% | 40.1% | — | — | |
| 5.1% | 9.5% | — | — | |
| 3.9% | 7.3% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 3.2% | 6.0% | — | — |
| 1.2% | 2.2% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 46.5% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Carlsbad-Artesia, NM metro area? 61,105 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 14pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM
How competitive is Carlsbad-Artesia, NM?
Do voters in Carlsbad-Artesia, NM split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | R+55.8 | R+47.4 | 8.4pp |