Belen, New Mexico
Belen: city in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
About
Belen is a city located in the county of Valencia in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,269 and a population density of 338 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,496 inhabitants.
The city was created 286 years ago in 1739.
Quick Facts about Belen
| Population | 7,496 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| County | Valencia County |
| Different from | Belin |
| Postal code | 87002 |
| Phone Area Codes | 505 |
| Area | 21.51 km2 |
| Official name | Belen |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6628,-106.7764 |
| Altitude | 4,810 feet / 1466 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1740 (286 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:33:35 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 348 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 35℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
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Geography
Belen is located at 34°39'46"N 106°46'35"W (34.6628400, -106.7764200).
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Weather
35°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph NW
Overnight
Mostly clear. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 39 overnight. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Belen increased by 3.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,269 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,605 | 4.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,581 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,538 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,461 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,419 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,390 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,394 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,409 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,416 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,496 | 1.07% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,632 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,306 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,344 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,288 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.2% |
| White only, percent : | 93.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 250 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
Belen zip code is 87002.
County name: Valencia, County
fips: 35061
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $139,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,085 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $462 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $834 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,967 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.77 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,105 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,110 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,686 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 28,489 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,273 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,188 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,455 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 450 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 152 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 436 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 60 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 381 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 893.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.92 |
Services and Civic Places in Belen
1City of Belen Water Department
Rating: 1.9 (9)
100 S Main St, Belen, NM 87002 View details
Phone: +15059662730 | Website available
2Belen City Hall
Rating: 4.3 (3)
100 S Main St, Belen, NM 87002 View details
Phone: +15059662730 | Website available
People born in Belen (13)
People born in Belen, including boxer Art Aragon, politician Joe Baca, serial killer David Parker Ray, .
More notable people
- Bartolomé Baca (Mexican governor) he was born in 01/01/1767
- Gloria Castillo (American actress) she was born in 03/03/1933
- Michael Sanchez (American politician) he was born in 03/08/1950
- Mike Nesbitt (American football player and coach)
- Tibo J. Chávez (American politician) he was born in 12/06/1912
- Richard Carrillo (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Damon Gray (American singer)
- Clinton Harden (American politician) he was born in 12/04/1947
- Arthur Cornelius Charles Goebel (American aviator) he was born in 19/10/1895
- Joshua A. Sanchez he was born in 01/01/1981
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Belen, NM. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188049 | University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus | Los Lunas (NM) | 87031-7633 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Belen, NM. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABQ | Alvarado Transportation Center | 320 First Street SW | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Belen.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Belen Post Office | Belen (NM) | 87002 |
Other cities in Valencia County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Valencia County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas | 16,282 | Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States |
| Los Chavez | 5,446 | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Meadow Lake | 4,708 | Human settlement in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Bosque Farms | 3,851 | Village in New Mexico, United States |
| Peralta | 3,635 | Town in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States |
| Jarales | 2,475 | City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Belen distances to largest New Mexico cities