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Valencia CDP (Valencia County)

New Mexico · 2,052 residents · 1.984 sq mi
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Valencia CDP (Valencia County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,801. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 2,448 residents. Median home value is $156,000. With a median age of 44.1, 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 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,052
−54%since 2000
from 4,500 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 2,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+20%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Valencia CDP (Valencia County)
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,801
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,936
+98%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34%(697)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino59%(1,210)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other3.8%(77)
Diversity Score64.1%(1,316)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 2,052 residents according to the 2020 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 $62,801 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 $156,000, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

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

About 27.6% 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 7.2% 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 1,865 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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