BELEN, NM  87002

Total Population: 21,375

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Median Home Value

$183,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,537

Across all households

Median Age

45.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino63.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)31.0%
Two or More Races3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

18.8%

65 Years and Over

21.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

52.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.6%

No Health Insurance

11.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,537

Mean Household Income

$70,326

Per Capita Income

$28,704

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

65.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

23.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$183,700

Median Rent

$859/mo

Total Housing Units

9,210

Owner-Occupied

82.1%

Renter-Occupied

17.9%

Vacancy Rate

16.0%

Married Couple Households

42.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.6%

Average Household Size

2.75

Broadband Internet Access

76.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 87002.