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Velarde (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Velarde, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)2.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)202.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.19% (1)
Growth Since 2020173.02% (327)
Rank in State204th
Rank in Country18943th

The population of Velarde, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 516. This is an increase of 0.19% (1 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Velarde by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Velarde by Age

Velarde Population Pyramid 2022
Velarde Median Age
38
Total
37.3
Male
64.2
Female
Velarde Sex Ratio
55.56%
105
Male
44.44%
84
Female
Velarde Age Dependency Ratio
0
Old Age Dependency Ratio
54.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Velarde Adults
122
Adults
(0 of whom are seniors) in Velarde.

Population of Velarde by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Velarde

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 77.78%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 60%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 100%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Velarde

While the overall poverty rate of Velarde is 77.78%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (100%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (60%).

Poverty Rate of Velarde by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
25%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Velarde by Education

100%
Less Than 9th Grade
100%
High School
0%
Some College
100%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Velarde

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Velarde

The most common language spoken in Velarde is Spanish, with 87.14% of people speaking Spanish. In addition, 12.86% of people speak Only English, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Velarde by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Velarde, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Velarde by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree00%
Bachelors Degree1411.48%
Associates Degree00%
Some College4234.43%
High School Graduate5242.62%
9th to 12th Grade1411.48%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Employment of Velarde by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Velarde by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Velarde by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Velarde

Marriage Rates

  • 23%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 25%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 21.2%

    Female Marriage Rate

Velarde Marriage

In Velarde, 25% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 20-34, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Velarde

Velarde Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Velarde Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
25%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Velarde by Type

10.5
Average Family Size
3.38
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets