The 2000 Census showed that Valencia County had a population of 66,152 people. This represented 3.64% of the total population of New Mexico, making it the state's 7th most populous county (out of 33 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Valencia had a population of 72,913 people. This is an increase of 10.22% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 76,569 | +15.75% | +5.01% since 2009 |
2009 | 72,913 | +10.22% | +0.78% since 2008 |
2008 | 72,346 | +9.36% | +1.24% since 2007 |
2007 | 71,459 | +8.02% | +2.54% since 2006 |
2006 | 69,687 | +5.34% | +1.78% since 2005 |
2005 | 68,465 | +3.5% | +1.12% since 2004 |
2004 | 67,708 | +2.35% | -0.23% since 2003 |
2003 | 67,863 | +2.59% | +0.21% since 2002 |
2002 | 67,720 | +2.37% | +0.81% since 2001 |
2001 | 67,178 | +1.55% | +1.55% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 66,152 | The Last Census |
Valencia County had 24,643 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Valencia County has a total area<3> of 1,068 square miles [2,766 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (0.58 square miles [1.5 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Valencia County had a population density of 62 people per square mile [23.92 people/km²], making it the state's 4th most densely populated county (out of 33 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Valencia County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Valencia and the state of New Mexico. Click here for the Valencia County QuickFact (QF-35061).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Valencia County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Valencia County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
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