South Valley, NM Demographics
A map of South Valley's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 30,653 | 80.0% |
White | 6,051 | 15.8% |
Native American/Other | 742 | 1.9% |
Multiracial | 452 | 1.2% |
Black | 331 | 0.9% |
Asian | 109 | 0.3% |
South Valley, New Mexico had a population of 38,338 in 2020. It was 15.8% White, 0.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, 80.0% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Valley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South Valley is the 9th 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).
South Valley's White Population
6,051 residents of South Valley identify as White, or 15.8%. This makes the White share of the population of South Valley considerably less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South Valley is ranked #371 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Valley is more White than neighboring Pajarito Mesa (4.2% White), Isleta (0.7% White), and Chical (1.6% White). South Valley is less White than neighboring Albuquerque (37.7% White), and Kirtland AFB (60.5% White).
South Valley's Black Population
331 residents of South Valley identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Valley roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South Valley is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Valley is more Black than neighboring Pajarito Mesa (0% Black), Isleta (0% Black), and Chical (0% Black). South Valley is less Black than neighboring Albuquerque (2.9% Black), and Kirtland AFB (8.2% Black).
South Valley's Asian Population
109 residents of South Valley identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Valley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South Valley is ranked #206 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Valley is more Asian than neighboring Pajarito Mesa (0% Asian), and Chical (0% Asian). South Valley is less Asian than neighboring Albuquerque (3.2% Asian), Isleta (0.4% Asian), and Kirtland AFB (3.2% Asian).
South Valley's Hispanic Population
30,653 residents of South Valley identify as Hispanic, or 80.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Valley considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South Valley is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Valley is more Hispanic than neighboring Albuquerque (47.7% Hispanic), Isleta (8.5% Hispanic), Kirtland AFB (18.5% Hispanic), and Chical (7.3% Hispanic). South Valley is less Hispanic than neighboring Pajarito Mesa (90.4% Hispanic).
South Valley's Native American/Other Population
742 residents of South Valley 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 South 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, South Valley is ranked #267 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Valley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Albuquerque (5.1% Native American/Other), Pajarito Mesa (3.8% Native American/Other), Isleta (90.1% Native American/Other), Kirtland AFB (2.3% Native American/Other), and Chical (86.3% Native American/Other).
South Valley's Multiracial Population
452 residents of South Valley identify as Multiracial, or 1.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Valley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, South Valley is ranked #379 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Valley is more Multiracial than neighboring Isleta (0.2% Multiracial). South Valley is less Multiracial than neighboring Albuquerque (3.4% Multiracial), Pajarito Mesa (1.5% Multiracial), Kirtland AFB (7.3% Multiracial), and Chical (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.