Valencia County Summary

Life in Valencia County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Valencia County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Valencia County:

  • The population in Valencia County is 76,613.

  • The median home value in Valencia County is $287,836.

  • The median income in Valencia County is $56,246.

  • The median rent in Valencia County is $873.

  • The unemployment rate in Valencia County is 7.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Valencia County is 17.8%.

  • The average high in Valencia County is 77.9° and there are 16.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Valencia County

List Of Cities & Towns in Valencia County

Los Lunas, NM Population 17,452

Belen, NM Population 7,367

El Cerro Mission, NM Population 4,999

Los Chaves, NM Population 4,840

Meadow Lake, NM Population 4,745

Bosque Farms, NM Population 4,001

Peralta, NM Population 3,379

El Cerro, NM Population 3,244

Las Maravillas, NM Population 1,796

Jarales, NM Population 1,690

Tome, NM Population 1,013

Adelino, NM Population 790

Monterey Park, NM Population 584

Sausal, NM Population 497

Pueblitos, NM Population 422

Highland Meadows, NM Population 411

Casa Colorada, NM Population 259

Chical, NM Population 212

Madrone, NM Population 174

Valencia, NM Population 0

Rio Communities, NM Population 0

Map Of Valencia County

Valencia County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Valencia County is 77.9°.

  • There are 83.23 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 16.9 inches of rain each year with 2.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:12 hours of sun each day in Valencia County.

StatValencia County
Mean High77.9
Nice Days83.23
Rainfall16.9
Snowfall2.9
Sunny_hours8:12
77.9°
Average High
16.9
Inches of Rain

Valencia County Photos

Belenc New Mexico
Source: Wikipedia User Internet Archive Book Ima | No restrictions
Belen Hotelc Belenc Nm
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Belen Harveyhouse
Source: Public Domain
Belen Railrunner Station
Source: Public Domain
Municipal Complexc Bosque Farms Nm
Source: Wikipedia User John Phelan | CC BY-SA 3.0
Los Lunas New Mexico Public Library
Source: Public Domain

Valencia County Demographics

Population over time in Valencia County

The current population in Valencia County is 76,613. The population has decreased -0.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 75,992 -0.7%
2021 76,518 0.6%
2020 76,027 -

Gender in Valencia County

  • Valencia County is 49.6% female with 38,009 female residents.

  • Valencia County is 50.4% male with 38,603 male residents.

Female
49.6% (38,009)
Male
50.4% (38,603)
Gender Valencia County NM USA
Female 49.6% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Valencia County

Valencia County is:

  • 31.2% White with 23,876 White residents.

  • 1.3% African American with 998 African American residents.

  • 3.3% American Indian with 2,564 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 470 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 234 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 1,646 Two Or More residents.

  • 61.1% Hispanic with 46,825 Hispanic residents.

White
31.2% (23,876)
African American
1.3% (998)
American Indian
3.3% (2,564)
Asian
0.6% (470)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (234)
Two Or More
2.1% (1,646)
Hispanic
61.1% (46,825)

Table: Valencia County By Race

Race Valencia County NM USA
White 31.2% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 1.3% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 3.3% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 61.1% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Valencia County, New Mexico

  • 6.1% of households in Valencia County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.0% of households in Valencia County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Valencia County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Valencia County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Valencia County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Valencia County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Valencia County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Valencia County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Valencia County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Valencia County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.1% (4,683)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.0% (4,622)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (7,409)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (7,369)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (9,833)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (14,169)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.9% (9,903)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.8% (11,323)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (4,120)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (3,178)
Income Valencia County NM USA
Less than $10,000 6.1% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.0% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.9% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.8% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Valencia County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Valencia County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Valencia County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Valencia County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Valencia County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Valencia County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Valencia County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Valencia County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Valencia County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Valencia County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (3,830)
9-12th Grade
10% (7,661)
High School / GED
31% (23,750)
Some College
24% (18,387)
Associate's Degree
9% (6,895)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (8,427)
Master's Degree
8% (6,129)
Professional Degree
1% (766)
Doctorate Degree
1% (766)
Education Valencia County NM USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 8% 6%
High School / GED 31% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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