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Arenas Valley

New Mexico · 1,247 residents · 4.067 sq mi
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Arenas Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,300. Population has grown 36% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $189,900. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,247
+36%since 2023
from 915 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
+36%since 2023
from 225 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.2
+2%since 2023
from 56.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8251K1K2K2K201020202024Arenas Valley
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.4%(18)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.1%(39)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.2%(90)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.9%(73)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.2%(90)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(137)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416%(199)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.4%(230)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8414.2%(177)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over11.3%(141)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,300
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,107 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,420
Unchangedsince 2023
from $28,339 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+22%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food15.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+91%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(362)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(550)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(87)
Diversity Score
70
−9%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican44.1%(550)
Ancestry
English14.3%(178)
American11.9%(149)
German6.3%(79)
Irish5.8%(72)
Welsh5.6%(70)
Scottish4.6%(57)
Italian4.5%(56)
Norwegian2.5%(31)
French1.5%(19)
Swedish0.5%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−17%since 2023
from 20.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
Female
53.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(154)
Married46.4%(245)
Widowed4.9%(26)
Divorced19.5%(103)
Women 15+
Never married17.4%(115)
Married44.7%(296)
Widowed24%(159)
Divorced13.9%(92)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arenas Valley, New Mexico?

Arenas Valley, New Mexico has about 1,247 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arenas Valley, New Mexico?

The typical household in Arenas Valley, New Mexico earns about $44,300 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arenas Valley, New Mexico expensive?

In Arenas Valley, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $189,900.

How educated are people in Arenas Valley, New Mexico?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arenas Valley, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arenas Valley, New Mexico?

About 16.1% of people in Arenas Valley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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