Arenas Valley, NM Demographics

A map of Arenas Valley's Population by Race

Arenas Valley, New Mexico had a population of 1,291 in 2020. It was 46.9% White, 0.8% Black, 0.5% Asian, 48.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arenas Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Arenas Valley is the 128th most populous. 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).

Arenas Valley's White Population

605 residents of Arenas Valley identify as White, or 46.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Arenas Valley slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Arenas Valley is ranked #186 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arenas Valley is more White than neighboring Santa Clara (19.2% White), Silver City (42.5% White), and Bayard (15.5% White). Arenas Valley is less White than neighboring Rosedale (55.7% White), and Pinos Altos (76.9% White).

Arenas Valley's Black Population

10 residents of Arenas Valley identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arenas Valley roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Arenas Valley is ranked #111 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arenas Valley is more Black than neighboring Rosedale (0% Black), and Bayard (0.5% Black). Arenas Valley is less Black than neighboring Silver City (1.6% Black), and Pinos Altos (1.3% Black).

Arenas Valley's Asian Population

7 residents of Arenas Valley identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arenas Valley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Arenas Valley is ranked #150 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arenas Valley is more Asian than neighboring Rosedale (0% Asian), Santa Clara (0.2% Asian), and Bayard (0.2% Asian). Arenas Valley is less Asian than neighboring Silver City (1.2% Asian), and Pinos Altos (0.9% Asian).

Arenas Valley's Hispanic Population

620 residents of Arenas Valley identify as Hispanic, or 48.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arenas Valley roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Arenas Valley is ranked #236 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arenas Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Rosedale (41.4% Hispanic), and Pinos Altos (15.6% Hispanic). Arenas Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Santa Clara (77.8% Hispanic), Silver City (50.3% Hispanic), and Bayard (80.8% Hispanic).

Arenas Valley's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Arenas Valley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arenas Valley slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Arenas Valley is ranked #297 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arenas Valley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosedale (1.1% Native American/Other), Santa Clara (1.1% Native American/Other), and Silver City (1.5% Native American/Other). Arenas Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bayard (2.2% Native American/Other), and Pinos Altos (2.7% Native American/Other).

Arenas Valley's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Arenas Valley identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arenas Valley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Arenas Valley is ranked #276 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arenas Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosedale (1.9% Multiracial), Santa Clara (0.9% Multiracial), and Bayard (0.9% Multiracial). Arenas Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver City (3% Multiracial), and Pinos Altos (2.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.