Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM

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2023 Population
110,714
1.48% 1-year decline
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
34
3.98% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
20.4%
3.04% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$57,009
9.21% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$195,400
11.3% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
46,585
3.34% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM had a population of 111k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $57,009. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM declined from 112,379 to 110,714, a −1.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,201 to $57,009, a 9.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM are Two+ (Hispanic) (31%), White (Hispanic) (25.2%), Other (Hispanic) (24%), White (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.43%).

47% 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.

89.9% of the residents in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was $195,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM is home to a population of 111k people, from which 89.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 17.2% of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (19k people).

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (34.3k people) in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.9k White (Hispanic) and 26.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM are Spanish (46,388 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (658 households), and Navajo (614 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
56,126
Women
49.6%
56,993
Men
50.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 113,119 inhabitants, with 50.4% men, and 49.6% women.

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Citizenship

89.9%
2023 Citizenship
89.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.9% of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was 89.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM
  1. Two+ (Hispanic)
    34.3k ± 3.1k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    27.9k ± 2.31k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    26.6k ± 2.54k
82.1%
Hispanic Population
90.9k people

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (34.3k people) in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.9k White (Hispanic) and 26.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

82.1% of the people in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM are hispanic (90.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    17,912 ± 3,014 people
  2. Philippines
    636 ± 617 people
  3. Cuba
    371 ± 472 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 17,912 Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM residents, followed by Philippines with 636 and Cuba with 371.

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Foreign-Born Population

17.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
19k people
18%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
20.2k people

As of 2023, 17.2% of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM residents (19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was 18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    46,388 households (44.4%)
  2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
    658 households (0.629%)
  3. Navajo
    614 households (0.587%)

47% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was Spanish. 44.4% 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,568 ± 266
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,191 ± 385
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    905 ± 275

Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM employs 46.6k people. The largest industries in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM are Construction (5,792 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,367 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,905 people), and the highest paying industries are Architectural, engineering & related services ($79,327), Administration of economic programs & space research ($79,210), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($78,742).

Males in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,101. The income inequality in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.387, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

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RACE/ETHNICITY
20,958
Women
45.3%
25,299
Men
54.7%

The workforce of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM in 2020 was 46,257 people, with 45.3% woman, and 54.7% men.

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Occupations

46.6k
2022 Value
3.34%
1 Year growth
± 3.34%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 3.34%, from 45.1k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM, are Construction laborers (1,629 people), Cashiers (1,617 people), and Customer service representatives (1,413 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

46.6k
2022 Value
3.34%
1 Year growth
± 3.34%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 3.34%, from 45.1k employees to 46.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM, are Construction (5,792 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,367 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,905 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$37,486
Median earning men ± $2,168
$33,206
Median earning women ± $1,653

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,061), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,972), and Construction ($45,332).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($46,616), Manufacturing ($42,568), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,439).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.37% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.44% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (29.9k), Secondary Education (19.1k), and Some college (18.4k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was $195,400 in 2023, which is 0.644 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $175,600 to $195,400, a 11.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM is 76.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 25.7 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.

Median household income in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM is $57,009. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM with a value of $84,708, followed by Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM and Albuquerque Far NE PUMA, NM, with respective values of $84,053 and $83,367.

Property

$195,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$4,279
$28,581
Median Property Taxes
±$1,501

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Rent vs Own

76.2%
Homeownership
2023
69.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 76.2% of the housing units in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

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Income by Location

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In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM with a value of $84,708, followed by Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM and Albuquerque Far NE PUMA, NM, with respective values of $84,053 and $83,367.

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Household Income

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$57,009
Median Household Income
± $3,502
37.5k
Number of Households
± 1,874

In 2023, the median household income of the 37.5k households in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM grew to $57,009 from the previous year's value of $52,201.

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Wage Distribution

0.387
2022 Wage GINI in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM
0.354
2021 Wage GINI in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM

In 2022, the income inequality in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was 0.387 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 9.17% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (78.3%)
  2. Carpooled (12.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.64%)

In 2023, 78.3% of workers in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (7.64%).

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Commute Time

25.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

20.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM (22.5k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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Health

87.6% of the population of Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 27.5% on employee plans, 39.1% on Medicaid, 7.92% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.51% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1329 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.988% increase from the previous year (1316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,329 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,329 patients per year. This represents a 0.988% increase from the previous year (1,316 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.5% under 18 years, 23% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12% over 64 years.

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

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Uninsured People

12.4%
Uninsured
27.5%
Employer Coverage
39.1%
Medicaid
7.92%
Medicare
11.5%
Non-Group
1.51%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM declined by 2.95% from 12.8% to 12.4%.

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