CITY · 2020 ACS
Velarde
New Mexico · 514 residents · 2.553 sq mi
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Part of the Española micropolitan area
The short version
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.
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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
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024229
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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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)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
88.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
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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New MexicoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024