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West Mesa

New Mexico · Albuquerque · 9,763 residents · 1.793 sq mi
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West Mesa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $222,298. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Albuquerque median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Mesa; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,763
Population density
5,445 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,298
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,575
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,298
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,081
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic15%(1,461)
Black0.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino82.6%(8,063)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other1.5%(148)
Diversity Score36.9%(3,603)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15%(1,461)
Black0.7%(64)
Hispanic / Latino82.6%(8,063)
Asian0.3%(27)
Other1.5%(148)
Diversity Score36.9%(3,603)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
Female
52.7%
Foreign born
16.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico has about 9,763 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico earns about $49,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico expensive?

In West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $222,298, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Mesa, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 24.2% of people in West Mesa, 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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