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CITY · 2020 ACS

Arenas Valley

New Mexico · 1,291 residents · 4.067 sq mi
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Arenas Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,768. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 522 residents. Median home value is $147,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,291
−29%since 2019
from 1,813 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
317 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 446 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.7
+7%since 2019
from 40.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8251K1K2K2K201020202024Arenas Valley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,768
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $43,015 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,462
+38%since 2019
from $20,563 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $168,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,292
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,279 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−29%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(627)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino60.9%(1,105)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(81)
Diversity Score63.4%(1,149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(605)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino48%(620)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other7.1%(92)
Diversity Score71.7%(925)
Diversity Score
72
+13%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+39%since 2019
from 30.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
Female
65.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arenas Valley, New Mexico?

Arenas Valley, New Mexico has about 1,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arenas Valley, New Mexico earns about $52,768 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 $147,300, and the typical rent is about $1,292 a month.

How educated are people in Arenas Valley, New Mexico?

About 22.2% 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 18.7% of people in Arenas Valley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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