Valencia County, NM

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2019 Population

76,027

0.0935% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

38.9

0.512% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

16.9%

13.2% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$48,945

8.56% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$142,600

4.85% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

29,682

2.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Valencia County, NM had a population of 76k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $48,945. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Valencia County, NM grew from 75,956 to 76,027, a 0.0935% increase and its median household income grew from $45,084 to $48,945, a 8.56% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Valencia County, NM are White (Hispanic) (50.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (32.6%), Other (Hispanic) (6.95%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.78%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.96%). 0% of the households in Valencia County, NM speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

96.1% of the residents in Valencia County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Valencia County, NM are University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (227 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Valencia County, NM was $142,600, and the homeownership rate was 81.5%. Most people in Valencia County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Valencia County, NM was 2 cars per household.

Valencia County, NM borders Bernalillo County, NM, Cibola County, NM, Socorro County, NM, and Torrance County, NM.

United States New Mexico Albuquerque, NM

Diversity

Valencia County, NM is home to a population of 76k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.75% of Valencia County, NM residents were born outside of the country (5.13k people).

In 2019, there were 1.55 times more White (Hispanic) residents (38.3k people) in Valencia County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.28k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Valencia County, NM

White (Hispanic)
38.3k ± 1.03k
White (Non-Hispanic)
24.8k ± 179
Other (Hispanic)
5.28k ± 922

60.6%

Hispanic Population

46.1k people

60.6% of the people in Valencia County, NM are hispanic (46.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Valencia County, NM as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.75%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.13k people

7.7%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

5.85k people

As of 2019, 6.75% of Valencia County, NM residents (5.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Valencia County, NM was 7.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Valencia County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Valencia County, NM was 38.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Valencia County, NM are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Valencia County, NM residents was 39.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
136,066 ± 8,757 people
Philippines
5,001 ± 1,734 people
Germany
4,087 ± 1,568 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 136,066 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,001 and Germany with 4,087.

Citizenship

96.1%

2019 Citizenship

95.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 96.1% of Valencia County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Valencia County, NM was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,480 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
1,019 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
897 ± 240

Valencia County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.43 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Mexico. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Mexico, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

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 Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Mexico across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Valencia County, NM is $48,945. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Valencia County, NM was Census Tract 9714 with a value of $85,833, followed by Census Tract 9707 and Census Tract 9704.05, with respective values of $72,019 and $67,953.

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,687. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Valencia County, NM employs 29.7k people. The largest industries in Valencia County, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,178 people), Retail Trade (3,614 people), and Construction (2,940 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,404), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,489), and Transportation & Warehousing ($49,432).

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,945

2019 value

± $1,475

8.56%

1 Year Growth

± 5.69%

Households in Valencia County, NM have a median annual income of $48,945, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,084 in 2018, which represents a 8.56% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Valencia County, NM compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

$57,655

Average Male Salary in New Mexico

± $2,162

$44,687

Average Female Salary in New Mexico

± $1,775

In 2019, full-time male employees in New Mexico made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Mexico

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$56,654 ± $67,652
Asian
$54,278 ± $11,708
White
$46,374 ± $1,482

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Mexico workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Mexico.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Valencia County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.462

2019 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.462

2018 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2019, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00328% growth from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9714
Census Tract 9707
Census Tract 9704.05

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Valencia County, NM was Census Tract 9714 with a value of $85,833, followed by Census Tract 9707 and Census Tract 9704.05, with respective values of $72,019 and $67,953.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Valencia County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Valencia County, NM (12.5k out of 74.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
9,879 ± 811
Hispanic
9,247 ± 810
Other
1,415 ± 338

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Valencia County, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

29.7k

2019 Value

± 1,460

2.21%

1 Year growth

± 6.56%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Valencia County, NM grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 29k employees to 29.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Valencia County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,707 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,511 people), and Management Occupations (2,490 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Valencia County, NM.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Valencia County, NM, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,707 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,511 people), and Management Occupations (2,490 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Valencia County, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.24 times higher than expected), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (1.62 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.45 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Valencia County, NM, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($97,829), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($63,289), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($61,892).

Industries

Employment by Industries

29.7k

2019 Value

± 1,460

2.21%

1 Year growth

± 6.56%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Valencia County, NM grew at a rate of 2.21%, from 29k employees to 29.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Valencia County, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,178 people), Retail Trade (3,614 people), and Construction (2,940 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Valencia County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Valencia County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Valencia County, NM, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,178 people), Retail Trade (3,614 people), and Construction (2,940 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Valencia County, NM has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.02 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.94 times), and Construction (1.52 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Valencia County, NM, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,404), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,489), and Transportation & Warehousing ($49,432).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($22.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($14.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Mexico.

$99.1B

2018 Value in New Mexico

$169B

Projected 2045 Value in New Mexico

70.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound New Mexico trade was $99.1B. This is expected to increase 70.9% to $169B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$25.8B
Arizona
$8.82B
Oregon
$6.6B

In 2018, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $25.8B, followed by Arizona with $8.82B and Oregon and $6.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Valencia County, NM went to Donald J. Trump with 47.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.3%), followed by Other (12.8%). The most partisan county was Catron County, NM with 71.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (12.8%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Donald J. Trump with 47.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.3%), followed by Other (12.8%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Mexico.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Valencia County, NM

47.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Mexico

Catron County, NM
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Union County, NM
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Santa Fe County, NM
71.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Mexico was Catron County, NM with 71.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Mexico colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

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.

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Valencia County, NM awarded 227 degrees. The student population of Valencia County, NM is skewed towards women, with 855 male students and 1,341 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Valencia County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (155 and 68.3%), followed by White (52 and 22.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 3.08%), and Two or More Races (5 and 2.2%).

The largest universities in Valencia County, NM by number of degrees awarded are University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (227 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Valencia County, NM are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (41 and 18.1%), General Interdisciplinary Studies (30 and 13.2%), and Phlebotamy Technician (22 and 9.69%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Interdisciplinary Studies
30 degree-majorss awarded
Physical Sciences
19 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
12 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Valencia County, NM was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Valencia County, NM according to their major.

Universities

University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

227 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Valencia County, NM institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus with 227 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

159

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 68 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Valencia County, NM, which is 0.428 times less than the 159 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Valencia County, NM by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
155 degrees awarded
White
52 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
7 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Valencia County, NM was Hispanic or Latino students. These 155 degrees mean that there were 2.98 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 52 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Valencia County, NM was $142,600 in 2019, which is 0.593 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $136,000 to $142,600, a 4.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Valencia County, NM is 81.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Valencia County, NM have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Valencia County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$142,600

2019 Median

± $4,566

$136,000

2018 Median

± $5,202

In 2019, the median property value in Valencia County, NM grew to to $142,600 from the previous year's value of $136,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Valencia County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Valencia County, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,945

Median Household Income

± $1,475

27k

Number of Households

± 1,236

In 2019, the median household income of the 27k households in Valencia County, NM grew to $48,945 from the previous year's value of $45,084.

The following chart displays the households in Valencia County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Valencia County, NM distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Valencia County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

81.5%

2019 Homeownership

80.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 81.5% of the housing units in Valencia County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Valencia County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

27.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Valencia County, NM have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Valencia County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (8.69%)
Worked At Home (4.3%)

In 2019, 83.4% of workers in Valencia County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.69%) and those who worked at home (4.3%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

91.8% of the population of Valencia County, NM has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 28.2% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.42% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in Valencia County, NM see 2941 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.05% decrease from the previous year (3164 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3652 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 456 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, De Baca County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.3%). Additionally, Guadalupe County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,941 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Valencia County, NM

Primary care physicians in Valencia County, NM see an average of 2,941 patients per year. This represents a 7.05% decrease from the previous year (3,164 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Valencia County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Mexico

$4,155

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,445

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,663

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Mexico (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.16%, from $6,860 to $7,214.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.17%

Uninsured

35.7%

Employer Coverage

28.2%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

2.42%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Valencia County, NM declined by 5.03% from 8.61% to 8.17%.

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