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 $52,062 with a poverty rate of 28.46%. The median age in Belen is 39 years: 34.9 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,876 | 52.19% |
| Two or more races | 2,411 | 32.46% |
| Other race | 970 | 13.06% |
| Asian | 92 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 51 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,710 | 2.7 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 1,089 | 1.22 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 778 | 3.06 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Female | 745 | 4.33 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Male | 98 | 3.77 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
74.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 569 | 11% |
| Associates Degree | 812 | 15.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 452 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 287 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,388 | 26.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 438 | 8.47% |
| Some College | 1,228 | 23.73% |
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 | 3,530 | 2,697 | 427 |
| 2+ Races | 1,723 | 1,257 | 231 |
| White | 1,545 | 1,395 | 286 |
| Other Race | 527 | 405 | 83 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Black | 27 | 15 | 15 |
| Asian | 12 | 0 | 0 |
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 black people with a rate of 55.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,303 | $0 | $52,596 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,008 | $0 | $58,105 |
| High School Graduate | $37,436 | $41,711 | $26,171 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,972 | $36,083 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,443 | $35,394 | $30,438 |
| Some College | $31,816 | $30,645 | $35,833 |
$32,443
Average Earnings
$35,394
Average Male
$30,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.96% of Belen residents speak only English, while 33.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,184 | 1,614 | 31.13% |
| Multiple | 2,411 | 650 | 26.96% |
| Other | 965 | 465 | 48.19% |
| White | 1,979 | 446 | 22.54% |
| Asian | 92 | 92 | 100% |
| Native | 51 | 24 | 47.06% |
28.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.74%
Male Poverty Rate
34.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belen is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belen is White, with 22.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.61% |
| High School | 21.39% |
| Some College | 18.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.85% |
| Male Employed | 5.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,715 | $61,909 |
| Households | $40,354 | $52,062 |
| Married Families | $63,981 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,846 | $33,353 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
31.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
509
Number of Veterans
467
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 205 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 177 |
| 75+ | 133 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 422 | 13.04% |
| Hispanic | 142 | 3.57% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 3.04% |
| Other Race | 18 | 2.69% |
| Native American | 12 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
59.34%
Born in Belen
91.87%
Native Born
8.13%
Foreign Born
4.11%
Non Citizen
4.03%
Naturalized
91.87% of Belen residents were born in the United States, with 59.34% having been born in New Mexico. 4.11% 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% |