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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Valencia County

New Mexico · 45,235 residents · 1,066.744 sq mi
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Valencia County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,312. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 20,917 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $72,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

45,235
−32%vs 2000
vs 66,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
42 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 62 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
42K52K62K72K82K1990201020202024Valencia County
202478K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,312
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,099 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,244
−31%vs 2000
vs $14,747 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$344
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $490 in 2000
US average: $450
83.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.9% in 2000
16.6% rent
3.0
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.4%(26,087)
Black1.1%(699)
Hispanic / Latino55%(36,371)
Asian0.3%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(41,394)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(34,898)
Black1.1%(477)
Hispanic / Latino50.2%(22,688)
Asian0.5%(231)
Other21.3%(9,629)
Diversity Score75.5%(34,169)
76
+21%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.5 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valencia County, New Mexico?

Valencia County, New Mexico has about 45,235 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Valencia County, New Mexico earns about $24,312 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valencia County, New Mexico expensive?

In Valencia County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Valencia County, New Mexico?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Valencia County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 19.0% of people in Valencia County, 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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