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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Valley

New Mexico · 39,060 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 $30,879. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $92,900. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

39,060
+9%since 1990
from 35,701 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,346 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,230 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.1
+10%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K37K39K41K43K1990201020202024South Valley
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,879
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,949 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,217
+64%since 1990
from $8,051 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$498
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $354 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
25.5% rent
3.0
+1%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(22,175)
Black1.2%(432)
Hispanic / Latino72%(25,716)
Asian0.3%(93)
Diversity Score81.2%(28,983)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(7,480)
Black0.9%(355)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(30,307)
Asian0.2%(88)
Diversity Score41.6%(16,267)
42
−49%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Valley, New Mexico?

South Valley, New Mexico has about 39,060 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Valley, New Mexico earns about $30,879 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 $92,900, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in South Valley, New Mexico?

About 10.8% 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 21.7% 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 3,359 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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