Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM

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2024 Population

109,539

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

35.5

4.41% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

20.2%

0.772% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$60,184

5.57% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$213,200

9.11% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

46,123

0.992% 1-year decline

About

47.8% of the households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.8% of the residents in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was $213,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.1%.

Most people in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM borders Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM, Albuquerque N Central PUMA, NM, Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, and Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM.

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM is home to a population of 110k people, from which 88.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.5% of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (20.3k people).

In 2024, there were 1.43 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (40.2k people) in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.2k Other (Hispanic) and 17.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM are Spanish (47,176 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (817 households), and Navajo (590 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

55,315

Women

49.9%

55,564

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 110,879 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM.

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Citizenship

88.8%

2024 Citizenship

89.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 88.8% of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was 89.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM

Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
40.2k ± 3.17k
Other (Hispanic)
28.2k ± 2.23k
White (Hispanic)
17.2k ± 2.21k

81.2%

Hispanic Population

88.9k people

81.2% of the people in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM are hispanic (88.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
16,583 ± 2,916 people
Philippines
813 ± 697 people
Cuba
483 ± 538 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 16,583 Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM residents, followed by Philippines with 813 and Cuba with 483.

Foreign-Born Population

18.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

20.3k people

17.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

19k people

As of 2024, 18.5% of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM residents (20.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was 17.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
47,176 households (45.2%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
817 households (0.784%)
Navajo
590 households (0.566%)

47.8% of the households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was Spanish. 45.2% of the households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,684 ± 321
Gulf War (2001-)
1,083 ± 376
Gulf War (1990s)
1,005 ± 266

Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM.

Economy

The economy of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM employs 46.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM were Construction (5,579 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,424 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,705 people), and the highest paying industries were Architectural, engineering & related services ($108,560), Nondepository credit & related activities ($106,192), and Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($89,139).

Males in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,609. The income inequality in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.39, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,974

Women

45.5%

25,149

Men

54.5%

The workforce of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM in 2023 was 46,123 people, with 45.5% woman, and 54.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM.

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Occupations

46.1k

2023 Value

−0.992%

1 Year decline

± −0.992%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −0.992%, from 46.6k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,502 people), Cashiers (1,402 people), and Construction laborers (1,369 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

46.1k

2023 Value

−0.992%

1 Year decline

± −0.992%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −0.992%, from 46.6k employees to 46.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM, are Construction (5,579 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,424 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,705 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,298

Median earning men ± $2,901

$33,962

Median earning women ± $1,955

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,058), Information ($50,592), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($52,466), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,182), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,038).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.57% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.42% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (29.8k), Secondary Education (18.2k), and Some college (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was $213,200 in 2024, which is 0.641 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,400 to $213,200, a 9.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM is 76.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$213,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$4,971

$28,672

Median Property Taxes

±$1,526

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.1%

Homeownership

2024

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.1% of the housing units in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,184

Median Household Income

± $2,757

37.7k

Number of Households

± 1,834

In 2024, the median household income of the 37.7k households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM grew to $60,184 from the previous year's value of $57,009.

The following chart displays the households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.39

2023 Wage GINI in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM

0.387

2022 Wage GINI in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM

In 2023, the income inequality in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was 0.39 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (8.62%)

In 2024, 76% of workers in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (8.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM (22.1k out of 109k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.2% of the population of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 28.8% on employee plans, 37.9% on Medicaid, 8.49% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.75% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

1,344 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 22.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

28.8%

Employer Coverage

37.9%

Medicaid

8.49%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.75%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM grew by 3.01% from 12.4% to 12.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.