North Valley, New Mexico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of North Valley, New Mexico is 11,474 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in New Mexico. The median household income is $67,115, the median home value is $290,500, and the median age is 44.7.
11,474
Population
1651
People / sq mi
$67,115
Median Income
$290,500
Median Home Value
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North Valley covers 6.9 sq mi of land at 1651 people per square mile.
About North Valley, NM
The poverty rate is what most separates North Valley from the typical city: 19.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. North Valley is a city in New Mexico with a population of 11,474. It ranks #21 among cities in New Mexico by population.
The typical household here earns about $67,115, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 19.8%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $290,500, with typical rent around $1,063.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 24.2%, below the national 35.0%. A solid 17.4% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in North Valley: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,115
Median Household Income
$32,907
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$290,500
Median Home Value
$1,063
Median Rent
72.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.5%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
73.5%
Public Transit
17.4%
Work From Home
22.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.2%
Foreign Born
73.9%
Non-English at Home
6.1%
Veterans
19.5%
With Disability
87.9%
Health Insurance
92.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 14.1% |
| Public Administration | 8.0% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.6% |
| Retail Trade | 5.9% |
| Information | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
North Valley, New Mexico has a population of 11,474 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in New Mexico.
The median household income in North Valley, New Mexico is $67,115, with 19.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in North Valley, New Mexico is $290,500, with median monthly rent at $1,063 and a homeownership rate of 72.6%.
The median age in North Valley, New Mexico is 44.7 years. The population is 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.