Velarde is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Velarde has a 2024 population of 251. Velarde is currently declining at a rate of -6.69% annually but its population has increased by 32.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 189 in 2020.
The average household income in Velarde is $59,337 with a poverty rate of 38.71%. The median age in Velarde is 47.8 years: 47.9 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Velarde was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 55.24% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 44.76% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 166 | 1.49 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Non Family | 152 | 0 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Married | 14 | 6.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6.86
Average Family Size
1.49
Average Household Size
40.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 6.97% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 6.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 26.37% |
| High School Graduate | 21 | 10.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 99 | 49.25% |
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 | 201 | 187 | 67 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 111 | 53 |
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 2+ races people with a rate of 47.75%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
34.4% of Velarde residents speak only English, while 65.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 65.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 248 | 96 | 38.71% |
38.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.45%
Male Poverty Rate
100%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Velarde is Hispanic, with 38.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Velarde is Hispanic, with 38.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 100%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.9% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | $63,707 | $59,337 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,009 | $63,584 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
13.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
8.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 53 | 47.75% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 26.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
82.6%
Labor Force Participation
82.6%
Employment Rate
0%
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
94.35%
Born in Velarde
94.35%
Native Born
5.65%
Foreign Born
5.65%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.35% of Velarde residents were born in the United States, with 94.35% having been born in New Mexico. 5.65% 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 | 251 | -18 | -6.69% |
| 2023 | 269 | -18 | -6.27% |
| 2022 | 287 | 46 | 19.09% |
| 2021 | 241 | 52 | 27.51% |
| 2020 | 189 | -113 | -37.42% |
| 2019 | 302 | 183 | 153.78% |
| 2018 | 119 | -232 | -66.1% |
| 2017 | 351 | -1 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 352 | -57 | -13.94% |
| 2015 | 409 | 158 | 62.95% |
| 2014 | 251 | -51 | -16.89% |
| 2013 | 302 | -58 | -16.11% |
| 2012 | 360 | -49 | -11.98% |
| 2011 | 409 | -93 | -18.53% |
| 2010 | 502 | 0 | 0% |