Valencia County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,458 | — | #738 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,933 | -21.6% | #2,175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,295 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $223,000 | -20.9% | #1,152 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,015 | -12.7% | #945 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.1% | +43.9% | #2,466 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Valencia County has a population of 78,458, making it the #738 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Valencia County is $58,933, ranking #2,175 out of 3,222 counties — 21.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.1% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Valencia County is $223,000 (-20.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,015/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.2%.
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91.7% of residents in Valencia County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% below the national rate.
About Valencia County, New Mexico
Valencia County, New Mexico has a total population of 78,458, making it the 738th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Valencia County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Valencia County is $58,933, which ranks #2,175 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Valencia County is $223,000, 20.9% below the national median. Renters in Valencia County pay a median gross rent of $1,015 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Valencia County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.7 min.
Valencia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 60.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (30.5%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (3.7%).
All data for Valencia County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.