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CITY · 2010 ACS

Happy Valley

New Mexico · 519 residents · 2.145 sq mi
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Happy Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,844. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 123 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,500. Households here earn about 32% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
−19%vs 2011
vs 642 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
242 / sq mi
−19%vs 2011
vs 299 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.8
+7%vs 2011
vs 38.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
478601725848971201020202024Happy Valley
2024845
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,844
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $60,725 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,241
−1%vs 2011
vs $21,392 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
+26%vs 2011
vs 0.253 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing33.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $81,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−64.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+86%vs 2011
vs 1.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(229)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(368)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(341)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(157)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.5%(13)
Diversity Score57.8%(300)
Diversity Score
58
+1%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+16.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+23.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−39.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
+21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.2% in 2011
Female
36.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.7%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy Valley, New Mexico?

Happy Valley, New Mexico has about 519 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Happy Valley, New Mexico?

The typical household in Happy Valley, New Mexico earns about $29,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Happy Valley, New Mexico expensive?

In Happy Valley, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $74,500.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, New Mexico?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in Happy Valley, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Happy Valley, New Mexico?

About 7.0% of people in Happy Valley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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