Artesia is a city in New Mexico state in USA with a population of 12463 residents.. The poverty rate of Artesia is 24.7%, which is 76% higher than national average. The typical household in Artesia earns $56503 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 15 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 45.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Artesia, only 83% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Artesia remained 6%, which is 28% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Artesia, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Artesia is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Artesia is $185500 , which is 19% lower than national average. While median income in Artesia remained $56503, which is 16% lower than national average.