Artesia, New Mexico
Artesia: City in New Mexico, USA
About
Artesia is a city located in the county of Eddy in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,301 and a population density of 438 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,214 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about Artesia
| Population : | 12,214 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Eddy County |
| Postal code : | 88210–88211 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 25.79 km2 |
| Named for : | artesian aquifer |
| Altitude : | 3,379 feet / 1030 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1905 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:02:13 (17th December 2024) |
| Density : | 474 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.48% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Artesia is located at 32°50'32"N 104°24'12"W (32.8423300, -104.4033000).
Artesia map
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- Official Website
Official website of Artesia
Demographics
The population of Artesia increased by 7.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,301 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,596 | 2.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,557 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,677 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,058 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,215 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,373 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,145 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,255 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,356 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,214 | -1.16% | estimation process |
Other Places in Artesia
1 Artesia City Hall
511 W Texas Ave, Artesia, NM 88210 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15757462122 🔗 Url
2 Artesia City Warehouse
15 E Compress Rd, Artesia, NM 88210 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15757469667 🔗 Url
3 Artesia City Government
505 W Richardson Ave, Artesia, NM 88210 ➦ Show Map
☎ +15757487345 🔗 Url
People born in Artesia (11)
People born in Artesia, including freestyle skier Michelle Roark, actress Alexa Havins, football player Landry Jones, .
List
- Steve Jones (professional golfer from the United States) he was born in 27/12/1958
- Ron Nelson (American basketball player) he was born in 07/10/1946
- Charles W. Henderson (Military writer) he was born in 26/08/1948
- Lacy Schnoor (American freestyle skier) she was born in 12/06/1985
- William Gray (American politician from New Mexico) he was born in 19/12/1940
- Candy Ezzell (American politician) she was born in 26/11/1953
- Tanner Gray (American race car driver) he was born in 15/04/1999
- Joel M. Carson III (United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit) he was born in 16/11/1971
Schools in Artesia
College & universities near Artesia, NM
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188003 | New Mexico State University-Carlsbad | Carlsbad (NM) | 88220 |
Post offices near Artesia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Artesia 2 Post Office | Artesia (NM) | 88210 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Artesia , California city in Los Angeles County, California, United States with a population of 16,168 people.
- Artesia , Mississippi town of the United States with a population of 420 people.
Other cities in Eddy County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Eddy County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | 29,664 | Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA |
| Loving | 1,372 | Human settlement in Eddy County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Hope | 104 | Village in New Mexico, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Artesia distances to largest New Mexico cities
