| Place Name | Capitan |
| Place Type | Village |
| ZIP Code(s) | 88316 |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,574 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -6.58% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 65.18% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Ruidoso, NM |
| US Congressional District(s) | New Mexico 2nd |
| State House Districts | 59 |
| State Senate Districts | 39 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 65.18% |
| African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 33.48% |