Valencia County Demographics

A map of Valencia County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	47,732	45,775	60.8%	60.1%
White	23,928	24,651	30.5%	32.3%
Native American/Other	3,398	2,832	4.3%	3.7%
Multiracial	2,029	1,859	2.6%	2.4%
Black	818	747	1.0%	1.0%
Asian	553	341	0.7%	0.4%

Valencia County, New Mexico has an estimated population of 78,458, a slight increase from the 76,205 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.8% Hispanic, 30.5% White, 4.3% Native American/Other, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valencia County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valencia is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Valencia County, that probability was 53.2% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valencia County is ranked the 6th most populous county in New Mexico, out of 33 counties. Valencia County was ranked the 6th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Valencia County's White Population

23,928 residents of Valencia County, or 30.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valencia County is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Valencia County ranks 23rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia County's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Valencia County's population has decreased from 32.3% to 30.5%.

Valencia County is less White than neighboring Bernalillo County (37.1% White), Socorro County (32.8% White), Torrance County (48% White), Sandoval County (40.9% White), and Santa Fe County (44% White).

Valencia County's Black Population

818 residents of Valencia County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valencia County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Valencia County ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia County's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Black residents' share of Valencia County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Valencia County is more Black than neighboring Socorro County (0.4% Black), and Santa Fe County (0.8% Black). Valencia County is less Black than neighboring Bernalillo County (2.6% Black), Torrance County (1.7% Black), and Sandoval County (2.1% Black).

Valencia County's Asian Population

553 residents of Valencia County, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valencia County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Valencia County ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.2%. Asian residents' share of Valencia County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Valencia County is more Asian than neighboring Torrance County (0.2% Asian). Valencia County is less Asian than neighboring Bernalillo County (2.8% Asian), Socorro County (1.8% Asian), Sandoval County (1.3% Asian), and Santa Fe County (1.4% Asian).

Valencia County's Hispanic Population

47,732 residents of Valencia County, or 60.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valencia County is considerably higher than in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Valencia County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Valencia County's population has increased from 60.1% to 60.8%.

Valencia County is more Hispanic than neighboring Bernalillo County (49.1% Hispanic), Socorro County (50.3% Hispanic), Torrance County (43.2% Hispanic), Sandoval County (40% Hispanic), and Santa Fe County (47.9% Hispanic).

Valencia County's Native American/Other Population

3,398 residents of Valencia County, or 4.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valencia County is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Valencia County ranks 10th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valencia County's population has increased from 3.7% to 4.3%.

Valencia County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Torrance County (3.4% Native American/Other), and Santa Fe County (3% Native American/Other). Valencia County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bernalillo County (4.7% Native American/Other), Socorro County (10.7% Native American/Other), and Sandoval County (11.7% Native American/Other).

Valencia County's Multiracial Population

2,029 residents of Valencia County, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valencia County is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Valencia County ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 33 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Valencia County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Valencia County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Valencia County is less Multiracial than neighboring Bernalillo County (3.7% Multiracial), Socorro County (3.9% Multiracial), Torrance County (3.4% Multiracial), Sandoval County (4% Multiracial), and Santa Fe County (2.9% 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.