Belen, NM Demographics

A map of Belen's Population by Race

Belen, New Mexico had a population of 7,360 in 2020. It was 28.8% White, 0.7% Black, 0.5% Asian, 66.4% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Belen, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Belen is the 33rd 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).

Belen's White Population

2,116 residents of Belen identify as White, or 28.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Belen slightly less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Belen is ranked #288 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Belen is less White than neighboring Los Chaves (35.7% White), Sausal (35.9% White), Adelino (33.7% White), Tome (30.9% White), and Los Lunas (31.6% White).

Belen's Black Population

55 residents of Belen identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Belen roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Belen is ranked #129 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Belen is more Black than neighboring Los Chaves (0.3% Black), Sausal (0.2% Black), Adelino (0.3% Black), and Tome (0.2% Black). Belen is less Black than neighboring Los Lunas (1.3% Black).

Belen's Asian Population

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

Belen is more Asian than neighboring Los Chaves (0.1% Asian), Adelino (0% Asian), and Tome (0.3% Asian). Belen is less Asian than neighboring Los Lunas (0.9% Asian).

Belen's Hispanic Population

4,884 residents of Belen identify as Hispanic, or 66.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Belen larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Belen is ranked #143 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Belen is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Chaves (58.6% Hispanic), Sausal (57.6% Hispanic), Adelino (60% Hispanic), Tome (64.1% Hispanic), and Los Lunas (60.5% Hispanic).

Belen's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Belen identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Belen 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, Belen is ranked #267 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Belen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tome (1% Native American/Other). Belen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Los Chaves (2.5% Native American/Other), Sausal (3.1% Native American/Other), Adelino (3.4% Native American/Other), and Los Lunas (3% Native American/Other).

Belen's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Belen identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Belen roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Belen is ranked #321 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Belen is less Multiracial than neighboring Los Chaves (2.8% Multiracial), Sausal (2.7% Multiracial), Adelino (2.6% Multiracial), Tome (3.4% Multiracial), and Los Lunas (2.7% Multiracial).

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