Valencia County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: Valencia County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Valencia County, New Mexico has a population of 78,458, the 6th most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $58,933 and the median home value is $223,000. The poverty rate is 18.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Valencia County Quick Facts

Population 78,458

Median Household Income $58,933

Median Home Value $223,000

Poverty Rate 18.1%

Unemployment Rate 7.0%

Median Age 39.4 years

Homeownership Rate 83.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%

High School Graduation 86.1%

Cities/Places 21

Population 78,458 6th of 33

Median Income $58,933 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.1%

Unemployment 7.0%

How Valencia County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	77,382	78,458	+1.4%
Median household income	$58,333	$58,933	+1.0%
Median home value	$206,800	$223,000	+7.8%

Median Household Income

Valencia

$58,933

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Valencia

$223,000

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.3%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 27.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.6%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

7.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

52.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.2%

Renter 16.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,015/mo 20.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

24.4%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Valencia County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Los Lunas	18,618	$62,330	18.2%	$262,900
Belen	7,450	$42,627	31.2%	$166,100
El Cerro Mission	5,323	$49,470	25.0%	$115,300
Rio Communities	4,925	$46,035	13.4%	$205,900
Los Chaves	4,838	$79,662	24.8%	$285,700
Meadow Lake	4,259	$43,649	20.6%	$77,900
Bosque Farms	4,071	$82,188	17.0%	$293,100
Peralta	3,404	$73,131	5.2%	$299,200
El Cerro	2,923	$106,136	5.9%	$311,500
Valencia (Valencia County)	2,406	$55,170	29.4%	$262,900
Jarales	2,144	$55,676	9.5%	N/A
Tome	1,723	$85,448	12.2%	$269,300
Las Maravillas	1,594	$63,375	9.7%	$230,000
Adelino	686	$110,391	15.3%	$222,000
Monterey Park	667	$28,162	25.0%	$56,300
Sausal	602	$65,071	32.6%	$254,800
Pueblitos	595	$43,466	40.0%	$116,700
Highland Meadows	405	$58,672	26.9%	$131,300
Casa Colorada	351	$47,310	0.0%	$235,400
Madrone	295	$18,704	35.3%	$49,800
Chical	141	$85,714	44.7%	$334,000

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Population Overview

Valencia County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 78,458. It is the 6th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Valencia County is 39.4 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Valencia County is $58,933. This is 8% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $223,000. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Valencia County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 60.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Valencia County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Valencia County, New Mexico?

Valencia County has a population of 78,458, making it the 6th most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Valencia County?

The median household income in Valencia County is $58,933 with a poverty rate of 18.1%.

How many cities are in Valencia County, New Mexico?

Valencia County contains 21 Census-designated places.