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CITY · 2020 ACS

Bernalillo

New Mexico · 8,977 residents · 5.258 sq mi
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Bernalillo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,528. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $167,000. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,977
+36%since 2000
from 6,611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,707 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+43%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Bernalillo
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,528
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,864 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,038
+83%since 2000
from $13,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$809
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(2,476)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino63.8%(5,730)
Asian0.7%(66)
Other11.7%(1,054)
Diversity Score68%(6,107)
Diversity Score
68
+59%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+101%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bernalillo, New Mexico?

Bernalillo, New Mexico has about 8,977 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bernalillo, New Mexico earns about $50,528 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 $167,000, and the typical rent is about $809 a month.

How educated are people in Bernalillo, New Mexico?

About 18.4% 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 21.8% 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 3,017 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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