Valencia is a CDP located in Valencia County New Mexico. Valencia has a 2024 population of 1,982. Valencia is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -0.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,995 in 2020.
The average household income in Valencia is $77,230 with a poverty rate of 11.53%. The median age in Valencia is 42.5 years: 28.8 years for males, and 56.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valencia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,310 | 65.11% |
| Two or more races | 603 | 29.97% |
| Other race | 99 | 4.92% |
| 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 | 785 | 2.56 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 394 | 1.28 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Married | 235 | 3.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 114 | 5.42 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Male | 42 | 3.64 | 100 | 0 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
85.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 2.86% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 5.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 139 | 8.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 12.21% |
| High School Graduate | 588 | 37.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 520 | 33.06% |
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 | 921 | 907 | 257 |
| White | 652 | 621 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 490 | 476 | 107 |
| Other Race | 99 | 99 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 27.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,093 | $0 | $72,609 |
| High School Graduate | $36,842 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,547 | $43,645 | $30,266 |
| Some College | $27,647 | $0 | $24,022 |
$42,547
Average Earnings
$43,645
Average Male
$30,266
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.31% of Valencia residents speak only English, while 14.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,305 | 202 | 15.48% |
| Multiple | 603 | 72 | 11.94% |
| Other | 99 | 48 | 48.48% |
| White | 707 | 30 | 4.24% |
11.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.07%
Male Poverty Rate
12.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valencia is Other, with 48.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valencia is White, with 4.24% 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 15.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.27% |
| Some College | 11.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.63% |
| Female Employed | 7.79% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,250 | $94,584 |
| Households | $59,743 | $77,230 |
| Married Families | $120,745 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,929 | $56,727 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
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
129
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 6.12% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 7.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
32.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
76.84%
Born in Valencia
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.94%
Naturalized
98.06% of Valencia residents were born in the United States, with 76.84% having been born in New Mexico. 0% 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 | 1,982 | -15 | -0.75% |
| 2023 | 1,997 | -15 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 2,012 | -224 | -10.02% |
| 2021 | 2,236 | 241 | 12.08% |
| 2020 | 1,995 | -23 | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 2,018 | 192 | 10.51% |
| 2018 | 1,826 | 63 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 1,763 | -210 | -10.64% |
| 2016 | 1,973 | -322 | -14.03% |
| 2015 | 2,295 | 37 | 1.64% |
| 2014 | 2,258 | -221 | -8.91% |
| 2013 | 2,479 | 135 | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 2,344 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 2,352 | 160 | 7.3% |
| 2010 | 2,192 | 0 | 0% |