Belen, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Valencia County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,427
Population
390/sq mi density
$40,354
Median Income
$22,219 per capita
$154,600
Home Value
$272,375 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
1,159
Violent Crime/100K
4,249 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,354 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$154,600 home value, $877/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,159 violent crimes/100K (205% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,427
Census 2023
Population Density
390
per square mile
Land Area
8.3
square miles (21.5 km²)
Median Age
39.0 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 70.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
52.2%
Black
0.4%
Hispanic
70.4%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 67% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 41.6% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
67%
Spanish
41.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.1%
Veterans
8.7%
45% above US avg (6%)
Disability
28.8%
122% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.9%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.1%
29% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.453
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,427 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 390 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70.4% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 67.0% |
| Spanish | 41.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.1% |
| Veterans | 8.7% |
| Disability | 28.8% |
| Health Insurance | 88.9% |
| Uninsured | 11.1% |
| Broadband Access | 79.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.453 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |