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South Valley

New Mexico · 37,120 residents · 29.019 sq mi
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South Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,224. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,120
−5%since 2000
from 39,060 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+26%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K41K43K1990201020202024South Valley
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,224
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,879 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,017
+120%since 2000
from $13,217 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+3%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+28%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(7,480)
Black0.9%(355)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(30,307)
Asian0.2%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(16,267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(5,129)
Black0.9%(318)
Hispanic / Latino82.3%(30,558)
Asian0.2%(69)
Other2.8%(1,046)
Diversity Score37.8%(14,029)
Diversity Score
38
−9%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 64.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 47.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
46.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 51.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Valley, New Mexico?

South Valley, New Mexico has about 37,120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Valley, New Mexico earns about $58,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Valley, New Mexico expensive?

In South Valley, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $224,300, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in South Valley, New Mexico?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Valley, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.5% of people in South Valley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Valley, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, South Valley, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,419 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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