Demographics in Belen, NM

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Belen?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,427

Male

3,509

47.2%

Female

3,918

52.8%

Median Age

39.0

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

52.2%

Black

0.4%

Hispanic

70.5%

Asian

1.2%

Two or More

32.5%

Other

13.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

9.9%

High School or Higher

28.6%

Foreign Born

8.1%

Veterans

6.8%

Married

29.9%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Belen, NM has a population of 7,427 with a median age of 39.0. The racial makeup is 52.2% White, 70.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, 1.2% Asian. About 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.1%.