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CITY · 2010 ACS

Belen

New Mexico · 7,269 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 $32,899. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,200. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,269
+5%since 2000
from 6,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.9
+12%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Belen
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.9%(501)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.4%(462)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.5%(476)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.6%(553)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247%(510)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.2%(815)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4411.3%(820)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5413.9%(1,007)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.7%(921)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 748.8%(643)
US avg: 7%
75 to 845.3%(386)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.4%(175)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,899
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,754 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,710
+29%since 2000
from $12,999 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+6%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Belen on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.8%(1,920)
Black0.9%(61)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(4,735)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(2,231)
Black1%(71)
Hispanic / Latino65.3%(4,745)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other2.6%(189)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.3%(1,474)
Spaniard5%(362)
Puerto Rican0.9%(65)
Ancestry
German5.4%(391)
English5.1%(370)
American4.9%(353)
Irish3.8%(277)
Italian1%(70)
Greek0.9%(68)
Scottish0.9%(62)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(53)
Dutch0.6%(44)
French0.6%(44)
Welsh0.3%(19)
Austrian0.2%(14)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.2%(13)
Swedish0.2%(11)
Portuguese0.1%(10)
Polish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Spaniard population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(1,035)
Married42.6%(1,148)
Widowed3.9%(105)
Divorced15.2%(410)
Women 15+
Never married37.2%(1,229)
Married31.3%(1,033)
Widowed11%(364)
Divorced20.4%(674)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belen, New Mexico?

Belen, New Mexico has about 7,269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belen, New Mexico earns about $32,899 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 $115,200, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Belen, New Mexico?

About 11.0% 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 26.8% 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 722 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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