How long is the commute from Capitan, NM?

Name: Commute and cars in Capitan, NM, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Capitan, NM take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

89.2% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.4% of workers walk to work.

3.6% work from home.

4.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 28.1 minutes (±3.6)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 3.6%
Households without a car: 4.3%

How people in Capitan get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Capitan	Lincoln County	New Mexico	United States
Drove alone	89.2% (±8.1 points)	71.0%	73.6%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.9% (±7.2 points)	13.0%	9.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±9.1 points)	0.1%	0.6%	3.2%
Walked	1.4% (±1.8 points)	0.8%	1.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±9.1 points)	4.0%	1.8%	2.0%
Worked from home	3.6% (±4.8 points)	11.1%	12.2%	15.1%

In Capitan, the average commute is higher than in Lincoln County (20.0 minutes).

It is also higher than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Capitan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Lincoln County, Capitan ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 65 of 195.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Capitan

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Capitan	Lincoln County	New Mexico	United States
No vehicle	4.3% (±6.8 points)	3.9%	5.6%	8.4%
1 vehicle	24.7% (±13.8 points)	27.6%	33.2%	33.1%
2 vehicles	44.2% (±16.9 points)	42.3%	36.0%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	26.8% (±12.4 points)	26.2%	25.2%	21.9%

In Capitan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln County (3.9%).

It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Capitan

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Capitan	Lincoln County	New Mexico	United States
Workers working from home	3.6% (±4.8 points)	11.1% (±3.2 points)	12.2% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.1% (±2.5 points)	96.0% (±1.2 points)	93.7% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	74.1% (±12.4 points)	84.7% (±2.9 points)	86.5% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Capitan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lincoln County (84.7%).

It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Capitan

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Capitan
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Capitan	—	28.1 minutes (±3.6)	—
Ruidoso	14 mi	14.2 minutes (±3.0)	Lower
Ruidoso Downs	14 mi	12.8 minutes (±3.4)	Lower
Carrizozo	16 mi	18.5 minutes (±5.9)	Lower
Tularosa	40 mi	23.3 minutes (±6.8)	Not measurably different
Cloudcroft	41 mi	18.3 minutes (±12.1)	Not measurably different
High Rolls	43 mi	19.6 minutes (±5.9)	Lower
La Luz	44 mi	13.6 minutes (±4.0)	Lower
Corona	49 mi	22.9 minutes (±6.1)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ruidoso, NM (14.2 minutes), Ruidoso Downs, NM (12.8 minutes), Carrizozo, NM (18.5 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Capitan	28.1 minutes (±3.6)
2	Corona	22.9 minutes (±6.1)
3	Carrizozo	18.5 minutes (±5.9)
4	Ruidoso	14.2 minutes (±3.0)
5	Ruidoso Downs	12.8 minutes (±3.4)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Capitan

How long is the average commute in Capitan?

Workers who live in Capitan, NM take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Capitan without a car?

4.3% of households in Capitan have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Capitan?

3.6% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Capitan worked from home, and 74.1% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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