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Bernalillo

New Mexico · 8,320 residents · 5.258 sq mi
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Bernalillo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,167. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,600. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,320
+26%since 2000
from 6,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,582 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+22%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bernalillo
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,167
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,864 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,870
+36%since 2000
from $13,100 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(1,327)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino74.8%(4,942)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.8%(2,829)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(1,955)
Black0.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino69.8%(5,804)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other9.1%(756)
Diversity Score60.7%(5,046)
Diversity Score
61
+42%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernalillo, New Mexico?

Bernalillo, New Mexico has about 8,320 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bernalillo, New Mexico earns about $39,167 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 $106,600, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Bernalillo, New Mexico?

About 14.2% 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 22.9% 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 2,360 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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