Belen City, New Mexico
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 6901 people, 457 households, and 284 families residing in the city. The population density was 1463.1 people per square mile (564.91/kmē), it is the 19th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. There were 2952 housing units at an average density of 625.4 per square mile (241.47/kmē). The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.14. In the city Age distribution was 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 109.3 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 110.6 females. The median age is 34.6 years, The median age of males and females living in Belen City was 33.6 and 35.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 4658 White, 74 Black or African American, 114 American Indian, 12 Asian, 11 Native Hawaiian, 280 from two or more races and 1752 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $26754, it is the 132nd highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income for a family in the city was $30765, it is New Mexico's 130th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12999, it is 122nd wealthiest city by per capita income in New Mexico. The median income was $18465, Median income for males is $20185, compared with $16262 for females.
In 2000, 1781 pupils and students, of which 826 are male and 955 are female, 25.81% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 53 nursery or pri school, 65 kindergarten, 997 elementary school, 384 high school and 282 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6901 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7170 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7177 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7162 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7167 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7123 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7074 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7100 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7056 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7148 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7325 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 15 | 38 | 53 |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 24 | 65 |
| Elementary school | 483 | 514 | 997 |
| High school | 171 | 213 | 384 |
| College or graduate school | 116 | 166 | 282 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen city, New Mexico | $26754 | $30765 | $12999 |
| Valencia County, New Mexico | $34099 | $37157 | $14747 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |