Valencia County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Valencia County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 77,382. It is the 6th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Valencia County is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Valencia County is $58,333. This is 6% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $206,800. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Valencia County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 60.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% 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 85.9%.