Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM

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2023 Population
129,437
0.619% 1-year growth
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.5
0.711% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
15.9%
2.49% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$65,197
2.4% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$226,500
10.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
48,427
1.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM had a population of 129k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $65,197. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM grew from 128,641 to 129,437, a 0.619% increase and its median household income grew from $63,666 to $65,197, a 2.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.9%), White (Hispanic) (18.9%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (17.8%), Other (Hispanic) (8.8%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.39%).

23.5% of the households in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, 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.

96.7% of the residents in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM are University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (116 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was $226,500, and the homeownership rate was 85.6%.

Most people in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM is home to a population of 129k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.16% of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (7.97k people).

In 2023, there were 2.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.2k people) in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k White (Hispanic) and 23.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM are Spanish (24,547 households), Other Native Languages of North America (2,444 households), and Navajo (540 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
64,352
Women
49.6%
65,479
Men
50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 129,831 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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Citizenship

96.7%
2023 Citizenship
96.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.7% of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    54.2k ± 1.52k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    24.5k ± 2.46k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    23.1k ± 2k
48.5%
Hispanic Population
62.8k people

In 2023, there were 2.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (54.2k people) in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.5k White (Hispanic) and 23.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

48.5% of the people in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM are hispanic (62.8k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    5,502 ± 1,782 people
  2. Japan
    298 ± 423 people
  3. Germany
    233 ± 374 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 5,502 Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM residents, followed by Japan with 298 and Germany with 233.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.16%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
7.97k people
6.21%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
8k people

As of 2023, 6.16% of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM residents (7.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was 6.21%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    24,547 households (20%)
  2. Other Native Languages of North America
    2,444 households (1.99%)
  3. Navajo
    540 households (0.439%)

23.5% of the households in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was Spanish. 20% of the households in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,209 ± 546
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,625 ± 463
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,526 ± 302

Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM employs 48.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM were Elementary & secondary schools (3,430 people), Construction (3,267 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,652 people), and the highest paying industries were Business support services ($161,027), Scientific research & development services ($140,690), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($125,908).

Males in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,030. The income inequality in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
22,859
Women
47.2%
25,568
Men
52.8%

The workforce of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM in 2023 was 48,427 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

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Occupations

48.4k
2023 Value
−1.72%
1 Year decline
± −1.72%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −1.72%, from 49.3k employees to 48.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM, are Registered nurses (1,483 people), Other managers (1,149 people), and Stockers and order fillers (1,128 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.4k
2023 Value
−1.72%
1 Year decline
± −1.72%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −1.72%, from 49.3k employees to 48.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,430 people), Construction (3,267 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,652 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, 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

$44,398
Median earning men ± $2,156
$37,002
Median earning women ± $2,292

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($106,071), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,051), and Public Administration ($57,701).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,067), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,101), and Information ($48,553).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM awarded 116 degrees. The student population of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 516 male students and 793 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (83 and 72.8%), followed by White (21 and 18.4%), American Indian or Alaska Native (5 and 4.39%), and Unknown (3 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus (116 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (29 and 25%), Physical Sciences (19 and 16.4%), and Phlebotamy Technician (18 and 15.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,309 students enrolled in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 927 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Interdisciplinary Studies
    10 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    29 degrees awarded
  3. Physical Sciences
    19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was General Interdisciplinary Studies with 10 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
116 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus with 116 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 32 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM, which is 0.381 times less than the 84 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 83 degrees mean that there were 3.95 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 21 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,788) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($90) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,253) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.15% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (30.3k), Some college (23.6k), and Secondary Education (15.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was $226,500 in 2023, which is 0.747 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $205,600 to $226,500, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM is 85.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 31.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$226,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,583
$40,930
Median Property Taxes
±$1,633

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 Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

85.6%
Homeownership
2023
70.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 85.6% of the housing units in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 85.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$65,197
Median Household Income
± $2,995
47.8k
Number of Households
± 1,806

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.8k households in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM grew to $65,197 from the previous year's value of $63,666.

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Wage Distribution

0.482
2023 Wage GINI in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM
0.479
2022 Wage GINI in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM

In 2023, the income inequality in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.627% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.7%)
  3. Carpooled (10.7%)

In 2023, 74.6% of workers in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (10.7%).

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Commute Time

31.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM have a longer commute time (31.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.7% of the workforce in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, 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, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM (20.2k out of 127k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

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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Health

92.4% of the population of Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 27.5% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.13% increase from the previous year (1,329 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 224 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,344 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 1.13% increase from the previous year (1,329 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.58%
Uninsured
33.7%
Employer Coverage
27.5%
Medicaid
14.1%
Medicare
14.5%
Non-Group
2.52%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM declined by 0.609% from 7.62% to 7.58%.

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