With 8,073 people, Tijeras Arroyo is a neighborhood in Albuquerque. This is an unusually credentialed place: 49% of adults have a four-year degree. Households here earn about 37% more than in Albuquerque as a whole. This skews young, with a median age of 34.0. There are 4,265 people per square mile. 76% of homes are owner-occupied. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Tijeras Arroyo; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,073
Population density
4,265 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.89 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,524
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$45,670
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$292,605
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,685
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.0%
24.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.34 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(3,606)
Black4.8%(391)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(2,304)
Asian16%(1,294)
Other5.9%(478)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(3,606)
Black4.8%(391)
Hispanic / Latino28.5%(2,304)
Asian16%(1,294)
Other5.9%(478)
Diversity Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico?
Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico has about 8,073 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico?
The typical household in Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico earns about $93,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico expensive?
In Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $292,605, and the typical rent is about $1,685 a month.
How educated are people in Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico?
About 49.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico?
About 9.8% of people in Tijeras Arroyo, Albuquerque, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
