Belen, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Belen, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,476
Unemployment
10.4%
Poverty
23.3%
Median Home
$105,200
Median Income
$35,448
Median Rent
$771
Belen SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
8
Belen, NM Crime Report
516
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
7,273.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
210.05%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Belen / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 516 | 7,273.8 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 144 | 2,029.9 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 112.8 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 135 | 1,903.0 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 372 | 5,243.9 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 64 | 902.2 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 262 | 3,693.3 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 46 | 648.4 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Belen, NM Cost Of Living
86
Belen's Overall Cost Of Living
Belen's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Belen | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
Belen, NM Photos
Rankings for Belen in New Mexico
Map Of Belen, NM
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Population over time in Belen
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,476 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 7,106 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,125 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,184 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 7,209 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 7,249 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 7,269 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 7,267 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 7,274 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 7,255 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Belen
| Race | Belen | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27.3% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 69.7% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Belen
| Gender | Belen | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Belen for adults over 25
| Education | Belen | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Belen, New Mexico
| Income | Belen | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.5% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.6% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.2% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.8% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.0% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.2% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
