Virden village, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Virden village is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 192. It ranks as the 360th most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Virden village is 51.4 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Virden village is $112,500. This is 81% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 11.8%. This is 96% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $203,800. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Virden village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Virden village has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.2% vs 36.5%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 48.1%.

Education

36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% higher 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 97.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Virden village, 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.