Happy Valley is a CDP located in Eddy County New Mexico. Happy Valley has a 2024 population of 647. Happy Valley is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually but its population has decreased by -17.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 780 in 2020.
The average household income in Happy Valley is $56,659 with a poverty rate of 28.25%. The median age in Happy Valley is 54 years: 56.4 years for males, and 53.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Happy Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 464 | 75.32% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 18.18% |
| Other race | 40 | 6.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 326 | 1.89 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 233 | 2.07 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.12 | 84.5 | 15.5 |
| Female | 9 | 4.44 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.13
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 10.79% |
| Associates Degree | 104 | 19.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 2.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 3.29% |
| High School Graduate | 85 | 15.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 254 | 46.44% |
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 | 408 | 349 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 112 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 97 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $61,771 | $0 |
| Some College | $60,964 | $61,615 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$61,771
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.48% of Happy Valley residents speak only English, while 30.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 452 | 128 | 28.32% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 46 | 33.58% |
| Other | 40 | 34 | 85% |
28.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.03%
Male Poverty Rate
25.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Happy Valley is Other, with 85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Happy Valley is White, with 28.32% 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 31.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.3% |
| Some College | 28.49% |
| High School | 14.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.85% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,118 | $67,252 |
| Households | - | $56,659 |
| Married Families | $83,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $17,575 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
77.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.7%
Male Marriage Rate
79.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 8.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
35.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.2%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
56.66%
Born in Happy Valley
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.03% of Happy Valley residents were born in the United States, with 56.66% having been born in New Mexico. 0.97% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 647 | 9 | 1.41% |
| 2023 | 638 | 9 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 629 | -289 | -31.48% |
| 2021 | 918 | 138 | 17.69% |
| 2020 | 780 | 6 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 774 | 22 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 752 | 65 | 9.46% |
| 2017 | 687 | 150 | 27.93% |
| 2016 | 537 | -313 | -36.82% |
| 2015 | 850 | -80 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 930 | 51 | 5.8% |
| 2013 | 879 | 124 | 16.42% |
| 2012 | 755 | 113 | 17.6% |
| 2011 | 642 | 123 | 23.7% |
| 2010 | 519 | 0 | 0% |