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Westgate Hts

New Mexico · Albuquerque · 19,405 residents · 2.822 sq mi
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Westgate Hts has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,764. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $199,871. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Westgate Hts; 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 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,405
Population density
6,876 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,764
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,954
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,871
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,674
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.9%
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(1,229)
Black1.9%(362)
Hispanic / Latino82.9%(16,078)
Asian0.6%(107)
Other8.4%(1,629)
Diversity Score37.8%(7,327)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(1,229)
Black1.9%(362)
Hispanic / Latino82.9%(16,078)
Asian0.6%(107)
Other8.4%(1,629)
Diversity Score37.8%(7,327)
Diversity Score
38
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
Female
54.8%
Foreign born
17.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, New Mexico has about 19,405 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, New Mexico earns about $61,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, New Mexico expensive?

In Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $199,871, and the typical rent is about $1,674 a month.

How educated are people in Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, New Mexico?

About 19.7% of people in Westgate Hts, 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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