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North Valley

New Mexico · 11,149 residents · 6.946 sq mi
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North Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,654. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,149
−6%since 2000
from 11,923 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,605 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+24%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,654
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,888 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,588
+47%since 2000
from $19,398 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $615 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+60%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(4,615)
Black0.8%(94)
Hispanic / Latino56.8%(6,773)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(7,360)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(3,852)
Black0.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino59%(6,583)
Asian0.6%(65)
Other0.8%(94)
Diversity Score61%(6,805)
Diversity Score
61
−1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Valley, New Mexico?

North Valley, New Mexico has about 11,149 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Valley, New Mexico earns about $52,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Valley, New Mexico expensive?

In North Valley, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $213,500, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in North Valley, New Mexico?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Valley, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.3% of people in North Valley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Valley, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, North Valley, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,358 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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