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CITY · 2020 ACS

Velarde

New Mexico · 514 residents · 2.553 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 77.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

514
+70%since 2019
from 302 in 2019
2010 – 2024
201 / sq mi
+70%since 2019
from 118 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
49.7
+40%since 2019
from 35.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
80198317435554201020202024Velarde
2024229
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
77.8%
+33.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

81.9%
+42.2 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
18.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(302)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(72)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino82.9%(426)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.8%(168)
33
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
−29.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
45.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
75.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
44.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
7.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
50.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Velarde, New Mexico?

Velarde, New Mexico has about 514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Velarde, New Mexico?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Velarde, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Velarde, New Mexico?

About 77.8% of people in Velarde, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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