Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM

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2021 Population

99,519

1.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

0.519% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.8%

2.09% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,786

8.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,600

8.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

46,180

0.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM had a population of 99.5k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $46,786. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM declined from 100,643 to 99,519, a −1.12% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,110 to $46,786, a 8.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (35.9%), White (Hispanic) (28.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.7%), Other (Hispanic) (11%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%).

28.5% of the households in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) 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.

95.4% of the residents in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM are University of New Mexico-Main Campus (5,902 degrees awarded in 2021), Carrington College-Albuquerque (194 degrees), and Brookline College-Albuquerque (191 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was $238,600, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM borders Valencia, Bernalillo (East Mountains) Counties & Isleta Pueblo PUMA, NM, Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM, Albuquerque City (Near Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM, Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM, Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM, and Albuquerque City (Southwest Mesa) & Bernalillo County (Southwest Mesa & South Valley) PUMA, NM.

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM is home to a population of 99.5k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.62% of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (8.58k people).

In 2021, there were 1.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.7k people) in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.1k White (Hispanic) and 14.6k Two+ (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 City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM are Spanish (22,547 households), Navajo (696 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (511 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,198

Women

49.4%

50,370

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 99,568 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.4%

2021 Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.4% of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.7k ± 1.5k
White (Hispanic)
28.1k ± 2.14k
Two+ (Hispanic)
14.6k ± 2.63k

55%

Hispanic Population

54.8k people

55% of the people in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM are hispanic (54.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,974 ± 1,688 people
Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
339 ± 451 people
Colombia
312 ± 433 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 4,974 Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM residents, followed by Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) with 339 and Colombia with 312.

Foreign-Born Population

8.62%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.58k people

8.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.74k people

As of 2021, 8.62% of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM residents (8.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was 8.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
22,547 households (23.9%)
Navajo
696 households (0.736%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
511 households (0.541%)

28.5% of the households in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was Spanish. 23.9% of the households in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) 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
1,816 ± 317
Gulf War (2001-)
1,076 ± 264
Gulf War (1990s)
580 ± 189

Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM employs 46.2k people. The largest industries in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM are Restaurants & Food Services (4,585 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,384 people), and Construction (2,916 people), and the highest paying industries are Insurance carriers ($125,520), Offices of dentists ($117,485), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($111,538).

Males in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,272. The income inequality in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.486, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,403

Women

48.7%

23,639

Men

51.3%

The workforce of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM in 2020 was 46,042 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM.

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Occupations

46.2k

2021 Value

0.3%

1 Year growth

± 0.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.3%, from 46k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM, are Cashiers (1,296 people), Waiters & waitresses (1,081 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,040 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46.2k

2021 Value

0.3%

1 Year growth

± 0.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.3%, from 46k employees to 46.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,585 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,384 people), and Construction (2,916 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,178

Median earning men ± $2,759

$30,018

Median earning women ± $1,963

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,398), Manufacturing ($58,394), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,321).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,224), Public Administration ($47,989), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,308).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $16.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($13.8B) and Crude petroleum ($12.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$79.7B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$22.3B
Arizona
$6.67B
Louisiana
$4.69B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.3B, followed by Arizona with $6.67B and Louisiana and $4.69B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM awarded 6,357 degrees. The student population of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,520 male students and 13,770 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (2,881 and 47.6%), followed by White (2,159 and 35.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (326 and 5.39%), and Asian (247 and 4.08%).

The largest universities in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are University of New Mexico-Main Campus (5,902 and 92.8%), Carrington College-Albuquerque (194 and 3.05%), and Brookline College-Albuquerque (191 and 3%).

The most popular majors in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM are General Business Administration & Management (768 and 12.1%), Registered Nursing (645 and 10.1%), and General Psychology (515 and 8.1%).

The median tuition cost in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM for a public four year colleges is $6,605 for in-state students and $23,942 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,290 (40.9% men and 59.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 23,290 students enrolled in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM, 40.9% men and 59.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 10,492 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
577 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
543 degrees awarded
General Psychology
506 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was General Business Administration & Management with 577 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
5,902 degrees awarded
Carrington College-Albuquerque
194 degrees awarded
Brookline College-Albuquerque
191 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Mexico-Main Campus with 5,902 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,433 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM, which is 0.62 times less than the 3,924 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 2,881 degrees mean that there were 1.33 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,159 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,605) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,301) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,266) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.82% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.547% 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 City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM in 2021 were Some college (20.3k), High School or Equivalent (17.7k), and Bachelors Degree (15.5k).

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 City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was $238,600 in 2021, which is 0.974 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $220,500 to $238,600, a 8.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM is 55%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM is $46,786. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $74,028, followed by Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM and Sandoval County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,967 and $68,947.

Housing

Property

$238,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,552

$24,146

Median Property Taxes

±$1,228

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 City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) 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 City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

2021

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55% of the housing units in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $74,028, followed by Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM and Sandoval County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,967 and $68,947.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$46,786

Median Household Income

± $3,085

43.9k

Number of Households

± 1,741

In 2021, the median household income of the 43.9k households in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM grew to $46,786 from the previous year's value of $43,110.

The following chart displays the households in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.486

2021 Wage GINI in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM

0.488

2020 Wage GINI in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM

In 2021, the income inequality in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was 0.486 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.427% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.1%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (7.25%)

In 2021, 74.1% of workers in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.25%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) 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 City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) 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 City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM (19.2k out of 97.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

91.1% of the population of Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 25.1% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.82% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1316 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1336 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 238 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,316 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,316 patients per year. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1,336 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20% under 18 years, 25.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.95%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

25.1%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.82%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM grew by 0.0395% from 8.95% to 8.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.