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El Valle de Arroyo Seco

New Mexico · 1,293 residents · 5.131 sq mi
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El Valle de Arroyo Seco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,826. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,293
+13%since 2000
from 1,149 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
252 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.8
+23%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8881K1K2K2K2000201020202024El Valle de Arroyo Seco
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,826
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,056 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,691
+71%since 2000
from $19,712 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−21%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(304)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino70%(804)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(587)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82%(1,060)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.9%(478)
Diversity Score
37
−28%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.9%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
−52.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.1%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 42.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2016
from 51.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
73.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2016
from 48.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico has about 1,293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

The typical household in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico earns about $67,826 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

About 6.5% of people in El Valle de Arroyo Seco, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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