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 $90,396 with a poverty rate of 20.44%. The median age in Arenas Valley is 56.9 years: 46 years for males, and 68.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arenas Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 603 | 65.9% |
| Native American | 140 | 15.3% |
| Other race | 119 | 13.01% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 5.79% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 351 | 2.61 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 212 | 2.87 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 83 | 0 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 56 | 4 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 20.2% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 3.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 18.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 71 | 9.08% |
| High School Graduate | 259 | 33.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 120 | 15.35% |
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 | 413 | 272 | 106 |
| Hispanic | 229 | 212 | 111 |
| Native American | 140 | 140 | 0 |
| Other Race | 104 | 104 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,108 | $0 | $71,108 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,107 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $70,000 | $0 | $70,384 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$70,000
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$70,384
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.48% of Arenas Valley residents speak only English, while 15.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 140 | 140 | 100% |
| Other | 119 | 31 | 26.05% |
| Hispanic | 362 | 31 | 8.56% |
| White | 413 | 16 | 3.87% |
20.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.33%
Male Poverty Rate
12.3%
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 White, with 3.87% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 44.79% |
| Some College | 27.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,597 | $104,197 |
| Households | $74,107 | $90,396 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,815 | $45,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 97 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 88 | 84.62% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 27.5% |
| White | 60 | 10.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.1%
Labor Force Participation
34.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
70.6%
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 70.6% 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% |