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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Belen

New Mexico · 6,901 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 $26,754. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,600. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,901
+5%since 1990
from 6,547 in 1990
1990 – 2025
363 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 344 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+12%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Belen
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,754
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,852 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,999
+40%since 1990
from $9,267 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.8%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 28.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
69.9%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.3% in 1990
30.1% rent
2.9
+1%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(4,472)
Black0.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino67.8%(4,437)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score79.6%(5,210)
2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(1,920)
Black0.9%(61)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(4,735)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score52.8%(3,646)
53
−34%since 1990
from 80 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−26%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belen, New Mexico?

Belen, New Mexico has about 6,901 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Belen, New Mexico earns about $26,754 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 $78,600, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Belen, New Mexico?

About 12.6% 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 24.8% of people in Belen, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Belen, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Belen, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 354 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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