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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bernalillo

New Mexico · 6,611 residents · 5.258 sq mi
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The short version

Bernalillo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,864. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $77,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

Total population
6,611
+11%since 1990
from 5,960 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,257 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 1,134 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
31.9
+10%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bernalillo
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,864
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,663 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,100
+76%since 1990
from $7,446 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.2%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$478
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $262 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
20.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−17%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(5,116)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino74.8%(4,460)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score71.2%(4,243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(1,327)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino74.8%(4,942)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score42.8%(2,829)
Diversity Score
43
−40%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernalillo, New Mexico?

Bernalillo, New Mexico has about 6,611 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bernalillo, New Mexico earns about $30,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bernalillo, New Mexico expensive?

In Bernalillo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $77,000, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Bernalillo, New Mexico?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bernalillo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bernalillo, New Mexico?

About 18.2% of people in Bernalillo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bernalillo, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Bernalillo, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 651 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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