Demographics & People — South Valley, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 36,605 |
|---|
| Estimated 2026 | ~38,400 |
|---|
| Median Age | 41.7 |
|---|
| Total Households | 13,093 |
|---|
| Family Households | 8,561 |
|---|
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
|---|
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
|---|
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,242 |
|---|
| Black or African American | 380 |
|---|
| Asian | 76 |
|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 29,585 |
|---|
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
|---|
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 30,779 |
| Other groups | 25,108 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 21,268 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 8,666 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,854 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 4,870 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 1,884 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 1,809 |
| German | 1,412 |
| American | 1,230 |
Language
| English Only | 18,707 |
|---|
| Spanish | 15,563 |
|---|
| Population 5+ | 34,743 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,062 |
|---|
| Population 18+ | 28,976 |
|---|
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.6 minutes |
|---|
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
|---|
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
|---|
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Valley, New Mexico.
