South Valley CDP, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

South Valley CDP is a mid-sized community located in New Mexico. The total population is 36,605. It ranks as the 9th most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in South Valley CDP is 40.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in South Valley CDP is $51,062. This is 18% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $205,200. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in South Valley CDP is Hispanic or Latino, making up 80.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.8%) is well below the state average of 36.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (80.8% vs 48.1%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for South Valley CDP, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 492 Census-designated places in New Mexico. For official data, visit data.census.gov.