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South Valley

New Mexico · 38,338 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 $41,537. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,338
−2%since 2000
from 39,060 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,321 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+21%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K37K39K41K43K1990201020202024South Valley
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,537
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,879 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,042
+67%since 2000
from $13,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+23%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(6,051)
Black0.9%(331)
Hispanic / Latino80%(30,653)
Asian0.3%(109)
Other2.1%(803)
Diversity Score40.2%(15,408)
Diversity Score
40
−3%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Valley, New Mexico?

South Valley, New Mexico has about 38,338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Valley, New Mexico earns about $41,537 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 $153,400, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in South Valley, New Mexico?

About 14.2% 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 20.5% 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 2,637 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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