Demographics & People — Belen, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,427 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,710 |
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| Family Households | 1,621 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,876 |
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| Black or African American | 27 |
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| Asian | 92 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,232 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,139 |
| Other groups | 5,019 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,730 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,238 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,170 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 1,119 |
| American | 563 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 535 |
| English | 534 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 475 |
Language
| English Only | 4,745 |
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| Spanish | 2,319 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,086 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 661 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,215 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Belen, New Mexico.
