Belen, New Mexico Population 2022
Belen is a city located in Valencia County New Mexico. Belen has a 2020 population of 7,437. Belen is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually but its population has decreased by -2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,602 in 2010.
The average household income in Belen is $44,987 with a poverty rate of 23.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $771 per month, and the median house value is $105,200. The median age in Belen is 38.4 years, 35 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
Belen Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belenwas:
- White: 72.54%
- Two or more races: 14.75%
- Other race: 10.35%
- Asian: 1.20%
- Native American: 1.03%
- Black or African American: 0.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,423 | 72.54% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 77 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 90 | 1.20% |
| Some Other Race | 774 | 10.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1,103 | 14.75% |
Belen Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,679 | 2.75 | 67.7 |
| Married | 730 | 3.05 | 80.4 |
| Male | 107 | 3.23 | 33.6 |
| Female | 751 | 4.51 | 49.8 |
| Non Family | 1,091 | 1.3 | 74.8 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 324 | 6.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 608 | 11.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,720 | 33.72% |
| Some College | 1,008 | 19.76% |
| Associates Degree | 399 | 7.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 599 | 11.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 443 | 8.68% |
Belen Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 626 | 424 | 176 |
| White | 1,590 | 1,343 | 370 |
| Hispanic | 3,393 | 2,723 | 581 |
| Black | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Race | 306 | 209 | 4 |
| Native American | 46 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$29,406
Average Earnings
$36,175
Average Male
$22,821
Average Female
Belen Language by Age
Belen Language
66.55% of Belen residents speak only English, while 33.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 31.20% of the population.
Belen Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9 | 8 | 88.89% |
| Native | 73 | 31 | 42.47% |
| Hispanic | 5,055 | 1,460 | 28.88% |
| Multiple | 1,058 | 301 | 28.45% |
| White | 1,975 | 231 | 11.70% |
| Other | 434 | NaN% |
23.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.33%
Male Poverty Rate
29.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Belen
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belen is Black, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belen is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.14%.
Belen Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Belen Married by Age and Sex
Belen Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Belen Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 587 | 12.53% |
| Native American | 4 | 5.19% |
| Other Race | 40 | 8.75% |
| Hispanic | 343 | 8.41% |
Belen Veterans by Education
7.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
43.9%
Labor Force Participation
39.3%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.25%
Born in Belen
94.84%
Native Born
5.16%
Foreign Born
3.60%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.84% of Belen residents were born in the United States, with 64.25% having been born in New Mexico. 3.60% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 3,038 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 4,495 | 1,457 | 4.00% |
| 1960 | 5,031 | 536 | 1.13% |
| 1970 | 4,823 | -208 | -0.42% |
| 1980 | 5,617 | 794 | 1.54% |
| 1990 | 6,547 | 930 | 1.54% |
| 2000 | 6,901 | 354 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 7,602 | 701 | 0.97% |
| 2011 | 7,605 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 7,581 | -24 | -0.32% |
| 2013 | 7,538 | -43 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 7,461 | -77 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 7,419 | -42 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 7,390 | -29 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 7,394 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 7,409 | 15 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 7,416 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 7,423 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 7,430 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 7,437 | 7 | 0.09% |