Belen is a city located in Valencia County New Mexico. Belen has a 2024 population of 7,507. Belen is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,373 in 2020.
The average household income in Belen is $49,899 with a poverty rate of 25.03%. The median age in Belen is 44.4 years: 38 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,404 | 59.78% |
| Two or more races | 1,704 | 23.13% |
| Other race | 1,006 | 13.66% |
| Asian | 179 | 2.43% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,684 | 2.7 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Non Family | 1,049 | 1.22 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 876 | 4.28 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 660 | 2.84 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Male | 99 | 3.51 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 658 | 11.97% |
| Associates Degree | 648 | 11.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 553 | 10.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 609 | 11.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,551 | 28.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 455 | 8.28% |
| Some College | 1,022 | 18.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,733 | 2,812 | 706 |
| White | 1,521 | 1,358 | 309 |
| 2+ Races | 1,258 | 899 | 189 |
| Other Race | 629 | 427 | 65 |
| Asian | 137 | 119 | 119 |
| Black | 43 | 20 | 20 |
| Native American | 31 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,500 | $82,883 | $51,722 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,188 | $0 | $55,602 |
| High School Graduate | $37,508 | $39,212 | $23,497 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,835 | $25,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,568 | $32,261 | $36,806 |
| Some College | $30,890 | $29,394 | $34,362 |
$34,568
Average Earnings
$32,261
Average Male
$36,806
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.4% of Belen residents speak only English, while 41.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.57% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,104 | 1,436 | 28.13% |
| Other | 1,001 | 451 | 45.05% |
| Multiple | 1,704 | 427 | 25.06% |
| White | 1,877 | 359 | 19.13% |
| Asian | 179 | 60 | 33.52% |
| Black | 43 | 12 | 27.91% |
25.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.52%
Male Poverty Rate
31.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belen is Other, with 45.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belen is White, with 19.13% 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 25.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.52% |
| Some College | 16.77% |
| High School | 15.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.97% |
| Male Employed | 5.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,443 | $56,900 |
| Households | $38,838 | $49,899 |
| Married Families | $58,553 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,110 | $32,466 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
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
661
Number of Veterans
618
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 240 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 292 |
| 75+ | 161 |
| 35 to 54 | 96 |
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 550 | 14.35% |
| Hispanic | 248 | 5.88% |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 6.29% |
| Other Race | 22 | 2.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.7%
Employment Rate
8%
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
56.9%
Born in Belen
90.04%
Native Born
9.96%
Foreign Born
5.46%
Non Citizen
4.51%
Naturalized
90.04% of Belen residents were born in the United States, with 56.9% having been born in New Mexico. 5.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,676 | 34 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 7,642 | 34 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 7,608 | 33 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 7,575 | 34 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 7,541 | 34 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 7,507 | 33 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 7,474 | 48 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 7,426 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 7,419 | 46 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 7,373 | -113 | -1.51% |
| 2019 | 7,486 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 7,468 | 20 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 7,448 | 8 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 7,440 | -24 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 7,464 | -44 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 7,508 | -77 | -1.02% |
| 2013 | 7,585 | -43 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 7,628 | -24 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 7,652 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2010 | 7,649 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,901 | 354 | 5.41% |
| 1990 | 6,547 | 930 | 16.56% |
| 1980 | 5,617 | 794 | 16.46% |
| 1970 | 4,823 | -208 | -4.13% |
| 1960 | 5,031 | 536 | 11.92% |
| 1950 | 4,495 | 1,457 | 47.96% |
| 1940 | 3,038 | -4,638 | -60.42% |