Arenas Valley, New Mexico is a small town with a population of 1,232 people and population density of 100 people per square mile. It's located in Grant County within the Gila National Forest and its economy is primarily based on livestock farming and ranching. The local businesses in Arenas Valley include Arena Auto Parts, Arenas Valley Golf Course, BZ’s Mini Mart, Riverside Store & Café, and the Big Horn Trading Post. Year-round outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in Arenas Valley include camping, hunting, fishing, hiking trails at nearby Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, visiting Lake Roberts or the Fort Bayard Historic District just to name a few. Other organizations in Arenas Valley include Silver High School Sports teams (Wildcats) for football, basketball and more as well as Arenas Valley Community Center which hosts events such as arts & crafts classes or exercise programs. Local sporting events are held during the summer months with tournaments that range from softball to tennis.
The population in Arenas Valley (zip 88022) is 1,232. There are 105 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Arenas Valley (zip 88022) is 51.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Arenas Valley (zip 88022) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Arenas Valley (zip 88022)
- 47.4% are married
- 24.4% are divorced
- 31.3% are married with children
- 8.4% have children, but are single
Race in Arenas Valley (zip 88022)
- 50.9% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 49.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander