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Albuquerque

New Mexico · 448,607 residents · 187.266 sq mi
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Albuquerque has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,272. Population has grown 17% since 1990. Median home value is $123,700. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

448,607
+17%since 1990
from 384,736 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,396 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 2,054 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+7%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
367K421K475K529K583K1990201020202024Albuquerque
2024562K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,272
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,555 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,884
+49%since 1990
from $14,013 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$560
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $402 in 1990
US average: $602
60.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
39.6% rent
3.2
+5%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(301,927)
Black3%(11,438)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(131,465)
Asian1.8%(6,743)
Diversity Score72.1%(277,343)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(223,895)
Black2.8%(12,376)
Hispanic / Latino39.9%(179,075)
Asian2.2%(9,689)
Diversity Score68%(304,850)
68
−6%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.8%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−31%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Albuquerque, New Mexico has about 448,607 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

The typical household in Albuquerque, New Mexico earns about $38,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albuquerque, New Mexico expensive?

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $123,700, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Albuquerque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 13.5% of people in Albuquerque, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albuquerque, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Albuquerque, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63,871 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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