Virden, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 175, Virden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Virden is a small community located in New Mexico, within Hidalgo County. The total population is 175. It ranks as the 375th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Virden is 54.2 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 10.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Virden is $126,094. This is 97% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 56% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.9%. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $207,600. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Virden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Virden has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.1% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.9%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

37.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% higher 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 97.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Virden, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.