Peralta is a town located in Valencia County New Mexico. Peralta has a 2024 population of 3,452. Peralta is currently growing at a rate of 0.7% annually and its population has increased by 2.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,356 in 2020.
The average household income in Peralta is $96,246 with a poverty rate of 14.03%. The median age in Peralta is 39.2 years: 38.2 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peralta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,227 | 65.91% |
| Other race | 536 | 15.86% |
| Two or more races | 528 | 15.63% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,374 | 2.46 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Married | 639 | 3.23 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.22 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Female | 187 | 2.65 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
| Male | 41 | 4.95 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 288 | 13% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 328 | 14.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 266 | 12% |
| High School Graduate | 523 | 23.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 5.05% |
| Some College | 433 | 19.54% |
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 | 1,132 | 740 | 113 |
| White | 1,026 | 1,026 | 481 |
| 2+ Races | 235 | 198 | 0 |
| Other Race | 222 | 153 | 26 |
| Asian | 58 | 50 | 0 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,579 | $37,991 | $56,039 |
| Graduate Degree | $107,300 | $0 | $105,200 |
| High School Graduate | $34,051 | $35,774 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,880 | $70,074 | $55,099 |
| Some College | $88,664 | $250,001 | $56,148 |
$55,880
Average Earnings
$70,074
Average Male
$55,099
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.88% of Peralta residents speak only English, while 22.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,027 | 346 | 17.07% |
| White | 1,294 | 112 | 8.66% |
| Multiple | 528 | 63 | 11.93% |
| Asian | 58 | 16 | 27.59% |
14.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.12%
Male Poverty Rate
13.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peralta is Asian, with 27.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peralta is White, with 8.66% 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 19.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.75% |
| High School | 10.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.08% |
| Some College | 4.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.02% |
| Female Employed | 9.47% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,028 | $126,153 |
| Households | $57,711 | $96,246 |
| Married Families | $103,415 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,679 | $45,104 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
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
337
Number of Veterans
337
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| First Gulf War | 88 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 122 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 17.74% |
| Hispanic | 230 | 17.32% |
| Asian | 8 | 13.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
11.3%
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
74.28%
Born in Peralta
96.06%
Native Born
3.94%
Foreign Born
2.57%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
96.06% of Peralta residents were born in the United States, with 74.28% having been born in New Mexico. 2.57% 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 | 3,572 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2028 | 3,548 | 24 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 3,524 | 24 | 0.69% |
| 2026 | 3,500 | 24 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 3,476 | 24 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 3,452 | 24 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 3,428 | 32 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 3,396 | 13 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 3,383 | 27 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 3,356 | -268 | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 3,624 | 16 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 3,608 | 15 | 0.42% |
| 2017 | 3,593 | 9 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 3,584 | -10 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 3,594 | -15 | -0.42% |
| 2014 | 3,609 | -36 | -0.99% |
| 2013 | 3,645 | -15 | -0.41% |
| 2012 | 3,660 | -11 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 3,671 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,672 | 0 | 0% |