Capitan
Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico
Capitan is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, with 1,391 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,348 ft (1,935 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nogal, 6.5 miles W.
- 1,391residents (2020 Census)
- 6,348 ftelevation · 1,935 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 427 / sq mipopulation density
- 88323ZIP code
About Capitan
Capitan is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, located north of the Lincoln National Forest between the Capitan and Sacramento Mountains at an elevation of 6,350 feet (1,950 m). As of the 2020 census, Capitan had a population of 1,391. Capitan was founded in the 1890s and incorporated in 1941.
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Living in Capitan
- Median household income
- $52,864
- Median home value
- $111,700
- Median age
- 57.6
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Capitan had 1,391 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,391 |
|---|---|
| Density | 427 per sq mi (165 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Capitan at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,391 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.26 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,348 ft (1,935 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5392° N, 105.5982° W |
| ZIP code | 88323 |
| Official website | villageofcapitan.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3511800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Capitan
- Nogal6.5 mi W
- Ruidoso13.7 mi S
- Ruidoso Downs14.4 mi S
- Carrizozo15.7 mi NW
- Mescalero30.3 mi S
- Bent31.6 mi SW
- Tularosa40.2 mi SW
- Corona49.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Capitan
What county is Capitan in?
Capitan is in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Capitan, NM?
1,391 people lived in Capitan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Capitan, NM?
The ZIP code of Capitan is 88323.
What is the elevation of Capitan?
6,348 feet (1,935 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Capitan?
Nogal (6.5 mi), Ruidoso (13.7 mi), Ruidoso Downs (14.4 mi), Carrizozo (15.7 mi), Mescalero (30.3 mi).
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