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Uptown

New Mexico · Albuquerque · 6,885 residents · 1.623 sq mi
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The short version

Uptown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,899. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $252,253. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Uptown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,885
Population density
4,242 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,899
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$37,669
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,253
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,004
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(2,373)
Black4.2%(289)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(3,331)
Asian1.7%(116)
Other11.3%(776)
Diversity Score79%(5,443)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(2,373)
Black4.2%(289)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(3,331)
Asian1.7%(116)
Other11.3%(776)
Diversity Score79%(5,443)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
8.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico has about 6,885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico earns about $55,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico expensive?

In Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $252,253, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

How educated are people in Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 19.5% of people in Uptown, Albuquerque, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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