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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Belen

New Mexico · 6,547 residents · 19.011 sq mi
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Belen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,852. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,700. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,547
−5%vs 2000
vs 6,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
344 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Belen
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,852
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,754 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,267
−29%vs 2000
vs $12,999 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$310
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $427 in 2000
US average: $450
72.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
27.7% rent
2.9
−1%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(1,920)
Black0.9%(61)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(4,735)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(3,646)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(4,472)
Black0.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(4,437)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other31.1%(2,037)
Diversity Score79.6%(5,210)
80
+51%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.0%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Belen, New Mexico?

Belen, New Mexico has about 6,547 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Belen, New Mexico?

The typical household in Belen, New Mexico earns about $18,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belen, New Mexico expensive?

In Belen, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Belen, New Mexico?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Belen, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belen, New Mexico?

About 28.2% of people in Belen, 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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