Census-designated place · New Mexico
North Valley, New Mexico
North Valley, census-designated place, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. North Valley had 10,455 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,192). GEOID 3552750.
Residents, 2020-2024
10,455
±1,192 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,149
Median household income
$61,498
±$7,047 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$302,700
±$46,361 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$893
±$403 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is North Valley and what county is it in?
North Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. It covers 6.9 square miles of land, 1,605 residents per square mile in 2020.
North Valley is in the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in North Valley, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts North Valley's population at 10,455 (±1,192). The 2020 Census counted 11,149 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; North Valley is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | North Valley | Bernalillo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,455 ±1,192 | 673,930 | −2,994 |
| Households | 4,212 ±409 | 285,495 | −757 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.16 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,376 ±410 | 302,746 | −898 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in North Valley?
The median resident of North Valley is 46.2 years old; 19.5% are under 18 and 24.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 60.3%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.0%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | North Valley | Bernalillo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.2 ±5.1 | 39.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.5% ±4.6 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.1% ±4.0 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±3.1 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 60.3% ±6.7 pts | 49.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.0% ±6.2 pts | 37.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4% ±2.8 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0% ±5.8 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.6% ±4.3 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0% ±5.2 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±3.3 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.6% ±5.8 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±3.0 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.4% ±4.2 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in North Valley earn?
Half of North Valley's 4,212 households earn less than $61,498 a year (±$7,047), against $69,473 in Bernalillo County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $66,142 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | North Valley | Bernalillo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,498 ±$7,047 | $69,473 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,754 ±$15,697 | $93,331 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,320 ±$6,675 | $40,690 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.6% ±9.0 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8% ±16.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.4% ±6.8 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±3.1 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.5% ±5.7 pts | 90.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in North Valley?
Owners occupy 76.3% of North Valley's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,700 by its owner (±$46,361). The median renter pays $893 a month including utilities, and 49.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | North Valley | Bernalillo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $302,700 ±$46,361 | $292,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $893 ±$403 | $1,144 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.7% ±18.7 pts | 43.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,723 ±$153 | $1,615 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3% ±7.2 pts | 64.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.7% ±7.2 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Housing units | 4,376 ±410 | 302,746 | −898 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.6% ±7.6 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.8% ±7.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±2.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7% ±4.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±2.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in North Valley work and get to work?
71.3% of North Valley's workers drive alone and 21.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.5%.
| Measure | North Valley | Bernalillo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.1% ±5.7 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±4.8 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3% ±8.3 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±5.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.6% ±6.9 pts | 14.9% | +15.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.8 min ±2.5 | 22.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in North Valley?
3 census tracts lie mostly in North Valley, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,042 (Tract 37.45) to $62,246 (Tract 36).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 36Bernalillo County | 6,552 | $62,246 |
| Tract 35.01Bernalillo County | 4,913 | $55,610 |
| Tract 37.46Bernalillo County | 4,441 | $95,570 |
| Tract 37.45Bernalillo County | 899 | $41,042 |
| Tract 32.02Bernalillo County | 5,193 | $48,853 |
| Tract 32.01Bernalillo County | 3,066 | $57,333 |
| Tract 37.36Bernalillo County | 2,468 | $61,401 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in North Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does North Valley compare with other places in New Mexico?
North Valley ranks 60th of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 23rd | 153 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th | 155 |
| Median household income | 60th | 143 |
| Per capita income | 52nd | 154 |
| Median home value | 30th | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 67th | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 77th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th | 128 |
| Median age | 49th | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 79th | 150 |
| Work from home | 20th | 78 |
| Travel time to work | 102nd | 150 |
North Valley's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for North Valley?
17 of the 57 figures for North Valley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for North Valley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.