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CITY · 2020 ACS

Velarde

New Mexico · 514 residents · 2.55 sq mi
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Velarde is home to 514 people in New Mexico. The poverty rate is 77.8%, above the 12.8% national rate. The median age is 49.7, about 11 years above the US median. Since 2019 the city has risen by half, up 212 people. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock.

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

Total population
514
+70%since 2019
from 302 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
49.7
+40%since 2019
from 35.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
2.55 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
80198317435554201020202024Velarde
2024229
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(24)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(29)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(38)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.3%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(25)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.7%(50)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 448.9%(46)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.4%(43)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6423.7%(122)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7413%(67)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.2%(32)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.1%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.9%
+42.2 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
18.1% rent
Persons per household
3.38 people
+46%since 2019
from 2.31 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(302)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(72)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino82.9%(426)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.4%(14)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2019
from 72.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
75.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.7% in 2019
Female
44.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2019
from 58.3% in 2019
Foreign born
7.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
50.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
100.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married7.9%(18)
Married0%(0)
Widowed20.1%(46)
Divorced72.1%(165)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
50.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
22.2%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
0.0%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
27.5%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
22.2%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
27.5%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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

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