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Albuquerque

New Mexico · 564,559 residents · 187.266 sq mi
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Albuquerque has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,936. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $204,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
564,559
+26%since 2000
from 448,607 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,015 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,396 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
367K421K475K529K583K1990201020202024Albuquerque
2024562K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,936
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,272 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,103
+49%since 2000
from $20,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+17%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(223,895)
Black2.8%(12,376)
Hispanic / Latino39.9%(179,075)
Asian2.2%(9,689)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(304,850)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(212,966)
Black2.9%(16,649)
Hispanic / Latino47.7%(269,238)
Asian3.2%(18,041)
Other7%(39,436)
Diversity Score76.5%(432,083)
Diversity Score
77
+13%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Albuquerque, New Mexico has about 564,559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Albuquerque, New Mexico earns about $53,936 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 $204,100, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 36.5% 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 16.0% 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 179,823 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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