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 $83,690 with a poverty rate of 11.08%. The median age in Peralta is 39 years: 40 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Peralta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,301 | 67.98% |
| Two or more races | 909 | 26.85% |
| Other race | 72 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 57 | 1.68% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,348 | 2.51 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Married | 700 | 3.22 | 99.6 | 0.4 |
| Non Family | 466 | 1.13 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 158 | 2.91 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 24 | 5.92 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 6.54% |
| Associates Degree | 405 | 17.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 318 | 13.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 262 | 11.2% |
| High School Graduate | 467 | 19.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 635 | 27.14% |
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 | 1,157 | 1,157 | 491 |
| Hispanic | 995 | 753 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 443 | 404 | 8 |
| Other Race | 72 | 29 | 9 |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Asian | 29 | 18 | 0 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $41,422 | $57,600 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,804 | $0 | $55,804 |
| High School Graduate | $34,250 | $35,833 | $26,006 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,933 | $43,857 | $45,149 |
| Some College | $44,402 | $0 | $41,515 |
$43,933
Average Earnings
$43,857
Average Male
$45,149
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.81% of Peralta residents speak only English, while 18.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,578 | 184 | 11.66% |
| White | 1,464 | 168 | 11.48% |
| Multiple | 909 | 144 | 15.84% |
| Asian | 29 | 23 | 79.31% |
11.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.44%
Male Poverty Rate
8.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Peralta is Asian, with 79.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Peralta is White, with 11.48% 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 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.21% |
| Some College | 13.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.24% |
| High School | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,715 | $103,851 |
| Households | $67,703 | $83,690 |
| Married Families | $78,261 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,167 | $45,530 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
375
Number of Veterans
375
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 151 |
| First Gulf War | 103 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 35 to 54 | 88 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 319 | 17.55% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 19.38% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 8.45% |
| Asian | 12 | 41.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
67.83%
Born in Peralta
96.72%
Native Born
3.28%
Foreign Born
2.69%
Non Citizen
0.59%
Naturalized
96.72% of Peralta residents were born in the United States, with 67.83% having been born in New Mexico. 2.69% 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% |