Valencia, New Mexico facts for kids
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Valencia, New Mexico
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![]() Location of Valencia, New Mexico
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Country | United States |
State | New Mexico |
County | Valencia |
Area | |
• Total | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2) |
• Land | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 4,849 ft (1,478 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 2,192 |
• Density | 819.4/sq mi (316.4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Area code(s) | 505 |
FIPS code | 35-81800 |
GNIS feature ID | 0899979 |
Valencia is a small community in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a place that the government counts as a community for statistics.
In 2010, about 2,192 people lived in Valencia. It is part of the larger Albuquerque area.
Where is Valencia?
Valencia is located in the state of New Mexico. Its exact coordinates are 34.795206 degrees north and 106.692575 degrees west.
Land Area
The community of Valencia covers a total area of about 5.5 square miles (14.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Valencia has changed over the years.
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1990 | 3,917 | — | |
2000 | 4,500 | 14.9% | |
2010 | 2,192 | −51.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 4,500 people living in Valencia. These people lived in 1,553 homes. Most of these homes were families.
The population density was about 819 people per square mile. This means that for every square mile of land, there were about 819 people.
Community Life
In 2000, about 27.9% of the people in Valencia were under 18 years old. About 10.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people living in Valencia was 37 years.