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Valencia CDP (Valencia County)

New Mexico · 2,192 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Valencia CDP (Valencia County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $57,978. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 2,308 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $128,600. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,192
−51%since 2000
from 4,500 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 2,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Valencia CDP (Valencia County)
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,978
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,521 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,477
+35%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−22%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(2,067)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(2,235)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(2,885)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38%(833)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino56.2%(1,231)
Asian1%(21)
Other1.4%(31)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,405)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
+82%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico?

Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico has about 2,192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico?

The typical household in Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico earns about $57,978 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico expensive?

In Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico, the median home is worth about $128,600.

How educated are people in Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico?

About 24.9% of people in Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Valencia CDP (Valencia County), New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,725 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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