Valencia County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Valencia County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35061
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 061
Geography
- Land Area
- 1066.72 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.09 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1067.81 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.716840
- Longitude
- -106.806582
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 74,589
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 56,884
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,391 | 40.7% |
| Hispanic | 44,193 | 59.2% |
| White | 24,488 | 32.8% |
| Black | 939 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 339 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,894 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 157 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,392 | 44.6% |
| Hispanic | 31,491 | 55.4% |
| White | 20,795 | 36.6% |
| Black | 1,092 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 358 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,958 | 5.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 131 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 78,458
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,235
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,861
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,987 | 48.4% |
| Black | 850 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 656 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 44,509
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 17,385 | 39.1% |
| Republican | 16,599 | 37.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,506 | 21.4% |
| Other | 125 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 21,017 | 47.2% |
| Female | 23,491 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 19,287 | 43.3% |
| Hispanic | 21,996 | 49.4% |
| Black | 69 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 247 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,223
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,601 | 49.8% |
| Hispanic | 8,237 | 37.4% |
| Black | 17 | 24.6% |
| Asian | 111 | 44.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,975 | 42.7% |
| Female | 10,247 | 43.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 13,872 (25.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,286 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,756
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $216,468
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,048
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 10.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.