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CITY · 2020 ACS

Happy Valley

New Mexico · 617 residents · 2.145 sq mi
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Population has fallen 20% since 2019, a loss of 157 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
617
−20%since 2019
from 774 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2019
from 38.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
478601725848971201020202024Happy Valley
2024845
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(35)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(43)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(44)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(38)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.4%(64)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.1%(93)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(81)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.9%(104)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.1%(50)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.4%(21)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.2%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,625
−17%since 2019
from $22,368 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$871
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,261 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
24.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(543)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(171)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(335)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino38.9%(240)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican29.9%(233)
Ancestry
American11.3%(88)
Irish5.8%(45)
English5%(39)
German3.2%(25)
French1.5%(12)
Polish1.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+23%since 2019
from 18.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 92.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
Female
46.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.2%(69)
Married76.6%(262)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced3.2%(11)
Women 15+
Never married13.6%(61)
Married81%(363)
Widowed2.7%(12)
Divorced2.7%(12)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy Valley, New Mexico?

Happy Valley, New Mexico has about 617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Happy Valley, New Mexico expensive?

In Happy Valley, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, New Mexico?

About 6.2% 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 22.8% of people in Happy Valley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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