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Belen

New Mexico · 7,360 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 $35,448. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,200. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,360
+7%since 2000
from 6,901 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 363 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+18%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Belen
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,448
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,754 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,237
+48%since 2000
from $12,999 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(2,116)
Black0.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino66.4%(4,884)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other1.8%(134)
Diversity Score57.1%(4,203)
Diversity Score
57
+8%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belen, New Mexico?

Belen, New Mexico has about 7,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Belen, New Mexico earns about $35,448 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 $105,200, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Belen, New Mexico?

About 20.4% 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 23.3% 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 813 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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