Time Zone: Eddy County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Carlsbad is the Seat for Eddy County.
Eddy County was founded in 1887 and was created by taking area from LincolnCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Eddy had a population of 52,706 people. This is an increase of 2.03% since the last Census (which gave a population of 51,658 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Eddy represented 2.84% of the total population of New Mexico, making it the state's 11th most populous county (out of 33 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 53,829 | +4.2% | +2.13% since 2009 |
2009 | 52,706 | +2.03% | +1.8% since 2008 |
2008 | 51,774 | +0.22% | +1.01% since 2007 |
2007 | 51,256 | -0.78% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 51,658 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Eddy County Census Page for Eddy County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Eddy County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Eddy County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Carlsbad | 26,352 | 25,625 | 2.84% increase |
Artesia | 11,208 | 10,692 | 4.83% increase |
Loving | 1,369 | 1,326 | 3.24% increase |
Hope | 111 | 107 | 3.74% increase |
Websites for Eddy County
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