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 $58,981 with a poverty rate of 32.75%. The median age in Happy Valley is 45.3 years: 40.4 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Happy Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 85.69% |
| Other race | 53 | 8.43% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 5.88% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 287 | 2.19 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 132 | 1.66 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Non Family | 85 | 1.13 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Female | 37 | 3.95 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Male | 33 | 5.09 | 21.2 | 78.8 |
2.45
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 10.59% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 9.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 3.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 4.03% |
| High School Graduate | 119 | 25.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 4.24% |
| Some College | 204 | 43.22% |
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 | 353 | 303 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 99 | 79 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 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 10.2%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.31% of Happy Valley residents speak only English, while 18.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 382 | 126 | 32.98% |
| Hispanic | 227 | 80 | 35.24% |
| Other | 53 | 44 | 83.02% |
32.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.65%
Male Poverty Rate
43.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Happy Valley is Other, with 83.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Happy Valley is White, with 32.98% 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 21.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.43% |
| Some College | 38.06% |
| High School | 30.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.74% |
| Female Employed | 22.41% |
| Male Employed | 9.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,577 | $70,780 |
| Households | $61,083 | $58,981 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $21,008 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
57.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
32
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 4 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 6.27% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 12.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.4%
Labor Force Participation
33.4%
Employment Rate
23%
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
48.97%
Born in Happy Valley
98.57%
Native Born
1.43%
Foreign Born
1.43%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.57% of Happy Valley residents were born in the United States, with 48.97% having been born in New Mexico. 1.43% 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% |