Happy Valley, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Eddy County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
616
Population
287/sq mi density
$144,400
Home Value
$242,280 Zillow
$1,153
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
616
Census 2023
Population Density
287
per square mile
Land Area
2.2
square miles (5.6 km²)
Median Age
54.0 yrs
39% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 22.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
75.3%
Black
0%
Hispanic
22.2%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 69.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 18.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 11.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
69.5%
Spanish
18.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.0%
Veterans
6.1%
2% above US avg (6%)
Disability
26.9%
107% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.3%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.7%
13% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.431
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 616 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 287 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 54.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.6% |
| Female | 54.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 69.5% |
| Spanish | 18.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.0% |
| Veterans | 6.1% |
| Disability | 26.9% |
| Health Insurance | 90.3% |
| Uninsured | 9.7% |
| Broadband Access | 86.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.431 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |