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Greater Belen EDC
100 South Main St
Belen NM 87002
(505) 864-8221
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POPULATION
The State of New Mexico’s population is 1,819,046 according to the 2000 US Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census. County population growth rates for Valencia County rank among the fastest growing in the state. The 2000 US Census shows Valencia County to be the second fastest growing county in the State. The communities of Valencia County have also experienced substantial growth.
Valencia County Growth by Town:
Belen |
6,901 |
(5.4%) |
Los Lunas |
10,034 |
(66.9%) |
(2004) |
(7,496) |
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Bosque Farms |
3,931 |
(3.7%) |
The following table summarizes the area's population:
POPULATION |
1990 |
2000 |
2004 |
Valencia County |
45,235 |
66,152 |
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6,547 |
6,901 |
7,496 |
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3,791 |
3,931 |
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6,013 |
10,034 |
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New Mexico |
1,515,069 |
1,819,046 |
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Per Capita Income for Valencia County:
| 1999 |
2000 |
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$21,431 |
$22,179 |
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Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Information System, May 2002. |
Average wage per job for Valencia County:
| 1999 |
2000 |
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$18,172 |
$19,476 |
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Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Economic Information System, May 2002. |
Valencia County Population Report:
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Census
2000 |
Census
1990 |
Census
1980 |
% Growth
1990-2000 |
% Growth
1980-1990 |
| New Mexico |
1,819,046 |
1,515,069 |
1,303,302 |
20.1 |
16.2 |
| Bernalillo County |
556,678 |
480,577 |
420,261 |
15.8 |
14.4 |
| Dona Ana |
174,682 |
135,510 |
96,340 |
28.9 |
40.7 |
| Los Alamos |
18,343 |
18,115 |
17,599 |
1.3 |
2.9 > |
| Sandoval |
89,908 |
63,319 |
34,400 |
42.0 |
84.1 |
| Santa Fe |
129,292 |
98,928 |
75,519 |
30.7 |
31.0 |
| Valencia |
66,152 |
45,235 |
30,769 |
46.2 |
47.0 |
Employment September 2002: |
Per Capita Personal Income 2000 by: |
Labor Force |
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31,065 |
Employed |
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29,399 |
Unemployed |
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1,666 |
Unemployment Rate |
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5.4% |
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Bernalillo County |
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27,253 |
Dona Ana County |
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17,321 |
Los Alamos County |
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40,482 |
Sandoval County |
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22,247 |
Santa Fe County |
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29,949 |
Valencia County |
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19,476 |
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Source: NDOL Labor Market Review. US Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census Regional Information System, October 2002.
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