South Valley is a CDP located in Bernalillo County New Mexico. South Valley has a 2024 population of 37,038. South Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.76% annually and its population has decreased by -5.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,150 in 2020.
The average household income in South Valley is $66,808 with a poverty rate of 19.2%. The median age in South Valley is 40.5 years: 40.3 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,242 | 38.91% |
| Two or more races | 12,605 | 34.44% |
| Other race | 8,373 | 22.87% |
| Native American | 928 | 2.54% |
| Black or African American | 380 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,093 | 2.75 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 5,468 | 3.57 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Non Family | 4,532 | 1.13 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Female | 2,152 | 4.03 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Male | 941 | 2.86 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,763 | 10.99% |
| Associates Degree | 1,981 | 7.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,146 | 8.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,560 | 6.2% |
| High School Graduate | 9,428 | 37.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,039 | 8.11% |
| Some College | 5,235 | 20.81% |
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 | 19,656 | 15,145 | 1,941 |
| 2+ Races | 8,807 | 7,359 | 1,060 |
| Other Race | 5,619 | 3,868 | 315 |
| White | 4,670 | 4,433 | 1,540 |
| Native American | 544 | 415 | 61 |
| Black | 264 | 240 | 95 |
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 60 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,298 | $39,934 | $51,538 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,285 | $68,625 | $68,235 |
| High School Graduate | $34,897 | $44,648 | $31,219 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,948 | $34,912 | $23,111 |
| Overall | $37,684 | $42,572 | $34,158 |
| Some College | $39,250 | $43,671 | $34,109 |
$37,684
Average Earnings
$42,572
Average Male
$34,158
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.84% of South Valley residents speak only English, while 46.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 44.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,464 | 5,552 | 18.84% |
| Multiple | 12,555 | 1,840 | 14.66% |
| Other | 8,373 | 1,528 | 18.25% |
| White | 5,737 | 1,170 | 20.39% |
| Native | 914 | 387 | 42.34% |
| Black | 332 | 29 | 8.73% |
19.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.63%
Male Poverty Rate
20.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Valley is Native, with 42.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Valley is Black, with 8.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.55% |
| High School | 18.61% |
| Some College | 15.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.75% |
| Female Employed | 11.67% |
| Male Employed | 8.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,133 | $78,238 |
| Households | $51,062 | $66,808 |
| Married Families | $87,378 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,822 | $37,332 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,664
Number of Veterans
1,561
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 853 |
| First Gulf War | 346 |
| Second Gulf War | 165 |
| Korea | 61 |
| World War II | 28 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 578 |
| 65 to 74 | 497 |
| 55 to 64 | 297 |
| 35 to 54 | 232 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,091 | 4.85% |
| White | 861 | 7.54% |
| 2+ Races | 450 | 4.61% |
| Other Race | 289 | 4.41% |
| Native American | 33 | 5.56% |
| Black | 31 | 11.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
66.37%
Born in South Valley
85.65%
Native Born
14.35%
Foreign Born
8.21%
Non Citizen
6.13%
Naturalized
85.65% of South Valley residents were born in the United States, with 66.37% having been born in New Mexico. 8.21% 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 | 37,038 | -282 | -0.76% |
| 2023 | 37,320 | -281 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 37,601 | 1,018 | 2.78% |
| 2021 | 36,583 | -2,567 | -6.56% |
| 2020 | 39,150 | -930 | -2.32% |
| 2019 | 40,080 | -931 | -2.27% |
| 2018 | 41,011 | -380 | -0.92% |
| 2017 | 41,391 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 41,397 | -263 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 41,660 | -100 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 41,760 | -296 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 42,056 | -274 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 42,330 | 476 | 1.14% |
| 2011 | 41,854 | 878 | 2.14% |
| 2010 | 40,976 | 0 | 0% |