Happy Valley, NM Demographics

A map of Happy Valley's Population by Race

Happy Valley, New Mexico has an estimated population of 845, a dramatic increase from the 617 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.1% White, 32.4% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Happy Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Happy Valley has become considerably 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 Happy Valley, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Happy Valley is ranked the 180th 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). Happy Valley was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Happy Valley's White Population

542 residents of Happy Valley, or 64.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Happy Valley is significantly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Happy Valley ranks 159th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Happy Valley's White population has grown by an estimated 61.8%. White residents' share of Happy Valley's population has increased from 54.3% to 64.1%.

Happy Valley is more White than neighboring Carlsbad (39.6% White), Livingston Wheeler (27.4% White), Loving (10.4% White), and Whites City (0% White). Happy Valley is less White than neighboring La Huerta (84.6% White).

Happy Valley's Black Population

0 residents of Happy Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Happy Valley is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Happy Valley ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Happy Valley's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Happy Valley's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Happy Valley is less Black than neighboring Carlsbad (2.2% Black).

Happy Valley's Asian Population

0 residents of Happy Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Happy Valley is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Happy Valley ranks 291st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Happy Valley's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Happy Valley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Happy Valley is less Asian than neighboring Carlsbad (0.8% Asian).

Happy Valley's Hispanic Population

274 residents of Happy Valley, or 32.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Happy Valley is significantly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Happy Valley ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Happy Valley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Happy Valley's population has decreased from 38.9% to 32.4%.

Happy Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring La Huerta (15.4% Hispanic), and Whites City (0% Hispanic). Happy Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Carlsbad (53.5% Hispanic), Livingston Wheeler (72.6% Hispanic), and Loving (89.6% Hispanic).

Happy Valley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Happy Valley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Happy Valley is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Happy Valley ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Happy Valley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Happy Valley's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Happy Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carlsbad (1.6% Native American/Other).

Happy Valley's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Happy Valley, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Happy Valley is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Happy Valley ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Happy Valley's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Happy Valley's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.4%.

Happy Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Carlsbad (2.3% Multiracial), La Huerta (0% Multiracial), Livingston Wheeler (0% Multiracial), Loving (0% Multiracial), and Whites City (0% 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.