Arenas Valley, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,247
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    58.2
    2.28% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.1%
    21.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $44,300
    40.2% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $189,900
    14.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    385
    29.2% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Arenas Valley, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Arenas Valley, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Arenas Valley, NM was $189,900, and the homeownership rate was 75.5%.

    Most people in Arenas Valley, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Arenas Valley, NM was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Arenas Valley, NM is home to a population of 1.25k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Arenas Valley, NM residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (610 people) in Arenas Valley, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 291 White (Hispanic) and 127 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Arenas Valley, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Arenas Valley, NM was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Arenas Valley, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Arenas Valley, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      610 ± 244
    2. White (Hispanic)
      291 ± 278
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      127 ± 131
    44.1%
    Hispanic Population
    550 people

    In 2024, there were 2.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (610 people) in Arenas Valley, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 291 White (Hispanic) and 127 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    44.1% of the people in Arenas Valley, NM are hispanic (550 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Arenas Valley, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      116 ± 140
    2. Vietnam
      74 ± 70
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      18 ± 34

    Arenas Valley, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Arenas Valley, NM.

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    Health

    98.2% of the population of Arenas Valley, NM has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 15.3% on Medicaid, 29.8% on Medicare, 9.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.7% under 18 years, 11.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 43.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    1.84%
    Uninsured
    43.7%
    Employer Coverage
    15.3%
    Medicaid
    29.8%
    Medicare
    9.3%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arenas Valley, NM declined by 73.2% from 6.89% to 1.84%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Arenas Valley, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Arenas Valley, NM employs 385 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Arenas Valley, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (128 people), Information (61 people), and Educational Services (45 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,779), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,387), and Educational Services ($33,875).

    Occupations

    385
    2024 Value
    ± 192
    29.2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 60.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Arenas Valley, NM grew at a rate of 29.2%, from 298 employees to 385 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arenas Valley, NM, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (86 people), Management Occupations (73 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (61 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Arenas Valley, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Employment by Industries

    385
    2024 Value
    ± 192
    29.2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 60.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Arenas Valley, NM grew at a rate of 29.2%, from 298 employees to 385 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arenas Valley, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (128 people), Information (61 people), and Educational Services (45 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Arenas Valley, NM, though some of these residents may live in Arenas Valley, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $77,869
    Median earning men ± $5,943
    $62,639
    Median earning women ± $86,243

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($76,125).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,256).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Arenas Valley, NM was $189,900 in 2024, which is 0.571 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $166,100 to $189,900, a 14.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Arenas Valley, NM is 75.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Arenas Valley, NM have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Arenas Valley, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $189,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$54,861
    $412
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$170

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Arenas Valley, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Arenas Valley, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    53.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.5% of the housing units in Arenas Valley, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.8%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $44,300
    Median Household Income
    ± $28,256
    546
    Number of Households
    ± 204

    In 2024, the median household income of the 546 households in Arenas Valley, NM declined from $44,300 from the previous year's value of $74,107.

    The following chart displays the households in Arenas Valley, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Arenas Valley, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (92.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (5.19%)
    3. Carpooled (2.34%)

    In 2024, 92.5% of workers in Arenas Valley, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.19%) and those who carpooled to work (2.34%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Arenas Valley, NM have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.19% of the workforce in Arenas Valley, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Arenas Valley, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Arenas Valley, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Arenas Valley, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Arenas Valley, NM (201 out of 1.25k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Arenas Valley, NM is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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