New Mexico

Valencia

76,205
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Valencia

Valencia, New Mexico, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 14,189. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 76,205.

Its recorded population peaked at 76,569 in 2010.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Peralta (New Mexico Territory), Battle of Peralta New Mexico, Battle of Peralta, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202076,205
201076,569
200066,152
199045,235
198061,115
197040,539
196039,085
195022,481
194020,245
193016,186
192013,795
191013,320
190013,895
189013,876
188013,095
18709,093
186011,321
185014,189
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Valencia

Military engagements that took place in Valencia, New Mexico.

Battle of Peralta (New Mexico Territory)
1862
Battle of Peralta New Mexico
1862
Battle of Peralta
1862

Historic places in Valencia

National Register of Historic Places listings in Valencia, New Mexico.

Hawikuh
Zuni
Belen Hotel
Belen
Baca, Miguel E., House
Adelino
Zuni-Cibola Complex
Zuni
San Estevan del Rey Mission Church
Acoma
El Morro National Monument
El Morro
Harvey, Belen, House
Belen
Tome Jail
Tome
Acoma
Casa Blanca
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Depot
Los Lunas
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Frequently asked about Valencia

When does Valencia first appear in the US census?
Valencia, New Mexico first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 14,189.
What is the population of Valencia?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Valencia had a recorded population of 76,205.
When did Valencia's population peak?
Valencia's recorded population peaked at 76,569 in 2010.
Were any battles fought in Valencia?
3 documented military engagements took place in Valencia, including Battle of Peralta (New Mexico Territory), Battle of Peralta New Mexico, Battle of Peralta.
How many historic places are in Valencia?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Valencia, New Mexico.
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