Belen, NM Demographics

A map of Belen's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	5,082	4,884	68.2%	66.4%
White	1,943	2,116	26.1%	28.8%
Multiracial	240	131	3.2%	1.8%
Native American/Other	97	138	1.3%	1.9%
Black	70	55	0.9%	0.7%
Asian	18	36	0.2%	0.5%

Belen, New Mexico has an estimated population of 7,450, a slight increase from the 7,360 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.2% Hispanic, 26.1% White, 3.2% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belen has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belen, that probability was 47.6% in 2020 and 46.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belen is ranked the 32nd most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Belen was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belen's White Population

1,943 residents of Belen, or 26.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belen is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Belen ranks 288th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belen's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Belen's population has decreased from 28.8% to 26.1%.

Belen is more White than neighboring Adelino (19.8% White). Belen is less White than neighboring Los Chaves (35.2% White), Sausal (26.2% White), Tome (55% White), and Los Lunas (29.4% White).

Belen's Black Population

70 residents of Belen, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belen is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Belen ranks 130th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belen's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. Black residents' share of Belen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Belen is more Black than neighboring Adelino (0% Black), and Tome (0% Black). Belen is less Black than neighboring Los Chaves (1% Black), Sausal (5.6% Black), and Los Lunas (2% Black).

Belen's Asian Population

18 residents of Belen, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belen is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Belen ranks 164th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Belen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Belen is more Asian than neighboring Los Chaves (0% Asian), Sausal (0% Asian), Adelino (0% Asian), and Tome (0% Asian). Belen is less Asian than neighboring Los Lunas (2.2% Asian).

Belen's Hispanic Population

5,082 residents of Belen, or 68.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belen is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Belen ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Belen's population has increased from 66.4% to 68.2%.

Belen is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Chaves (57.9% Hispanic), Sausal (53.8% Hispanic), Tome (36.8% Hispanic), and Los Lunas (58.7% Hispanic). Belen is less Hispanic than neighboring Adelino (80.2% Hispanic).

Belen's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Belen, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belen is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Belen ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belen's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.3%.

Belen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Chaves (0.7% Native American/Other), Sausal (0% Native American/Other), Adelino (0% Native American/Other), and Tome (0% Native American/Other). Belen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Los Lunas (5.5% Native American/Other).

Belen's Multiracial Population

240 residents of Belen, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belen is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Belen ranks 326th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 83.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Belen's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.2%.

Belen is more Multiracial than neighboring Adelino (0% Multiracial), and Los Lunas (2.2% Multiracial). Belen is less Multiracial than neighboring Los Chaves (5.2% Multiracial), Sausal (14.3% Multiracial), and Tome (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.