Valencia County, New Mexico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Valencia County, New Mexico
Valencia County, New Mexico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
78,458
Median Age
39.4
Male Median
39.0
Female Median
39.8
Valencia County, New Mexico Population Growth

Valencia County, New Mexico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +5.2%%.
+5.2%% Growth
Valencia County, New Mexico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Valencia County, New Mexico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.4 | 78,458 |
| 2023 | 39.0 | 77,382 |
| 2022 | 38.8 | 76,613 |
| 2021 | 39.0 | 75,992 |
| 2020 | 38.7 | 76,518 |
| 2019 | 38.9 | 76,027 |
| 2018 | 39.1 | 75,956 |
| 2017 | 39.0 | 75,845 |
| 2016 | 38.9 | 75,993 |
| 2015 | 38.5 | 76,297 |
| 2014 | 38.2 | 76,480 |
| 2013 | 37.9 | 76,461 |
| 2012 | 37.4 | 76,172 |
| 2011 | 36.7 | 75,640 |
| 2010 | 36.9 | 74,554 |
Valencia County, New Mexico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 17.3% |
| 18–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 12.7% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65+ | 18.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Valencia County, New Mexico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 70.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 38.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Valencia County, New Mexico
The median age in Valencia County, New Mexico is 39.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Valencia County, New Mexico is 78,458.
In Valencia County, New Mexico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Valencia County, New Mexico is aging.