Arenas Valley is a CDP located in Grant County New Mexico. Arenas Valley has a 2024 population of 983. Arenas Valley is currently declining at a rate of -3.82% annually and its population has decreased by -19.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,224 in 2020.
The average household income in Arenas Valley is $107,679 with a poverty rate of 15.19%. The median age in Arenas Valley is 65.3 years: 60.1 years for males, and 70.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arenas Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 861 | 81.23% |
| Native American | 116 | 10.94% |
| Other race | 83 | 7.83% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 409 | 2.59 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Married | 302 | 2.54 | 95 | 5 |
| Non Family | 83 | 0 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 13 | 7.23 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 11 | 10.55 | 100 | 0 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
81.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 19.43% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 4.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 18.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 198 | 21.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.53% |
| Some College | 276 | 30.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 571 | 393 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 229 | 215 | 108 |
| Native American | 116 | 116 | 0 |
| Other Race | 83 | 83 | 83 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,892 | $0 | $68,027 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,536 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,909 | $0 | $49,615 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $17,929 |
$40,909
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$49,615
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.75% of Arenas Valley residents speak only English, while 19.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 116 | 116 | 100% |
| White | 571 | 28 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 373 | 17 | 4.56% |
15.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.76%
Male Poverty Rate
7.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arenas Valley is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arenas Valley is Hispanic, with 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 53.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.15% |
| Some College | 8.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,292 | $127,379 |
| Households | $68,068 | $107,679 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,405 | $29,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
200
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 138 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 39.58% |
| Other Race | 83 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39%
Labor Force Participation
36.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.94%
Born in Arenas Valley
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Arenas Valley residents were born in the United States, with 60.94% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 983 | -39 | -3.82% |
| 2023 | 1,022 | -38 | -3.58% |
| 2022 | 1,060 | 82 | 8.38% |
| 2021 | 978 | -246 | -20.1% |
| 2020 | 1,224 | -589 | -32.49% |
| 2019 | 1,813 | 166 | 10.08% |
| 2018 | 1,647 | -139 | -7.78% |
| 2017 | 1,786 | 306 | 20.68% |
| 2016 | 1,480 | -44 | -2.89% |
| 2015 | 1,524 | 499 | 48.68% |
| 2014 | 1,025 | 6 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 1,019 | -403 | -28.34% |
| 2012 | 1,422 | -75 | -5.01% |
| 2011 | 1,497 | -25 | -1.64% |
| 2010 | 1,522 | 0 | 0% |