Valencia County's estimated 2026 population is 83,913 with a growth rate of 1.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Valencia County is the 6th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 76,805 and has seen a growth of 9.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Valencia County includes 55.79% White, 10.09% other race, 4.62% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (55.79%)
Two or more races (27.23%)
Other race (10.09%)
Native American (4.62%)
Black or African American (1.37%)
Asian (0.8%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,171 | 55.79% |
| Two or more races | 21,070 | 27.23% |
| Other race | 7,805 | 10.09% |
| Native American | 3,577 | 4.62% |
| Black or African American | 1,057 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 620 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 82 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Valencia County's average per capita income is $38,904. Household income levels show a median of $58,333. The poverty rate stands at 18.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,155 | $101,679 |
| Families | $66,569 | $85,434 |
| Households | $58,333 | $78,008 |
| Non Families | $34,320 | $56,240 |
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