Albuquerque, NM

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2019 Population

560,504

0.0482% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

37.3

0.269% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

16.9%

4.23% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$55,567

8.74% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$211,800

2.17% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

276,360

1.85% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Albuquerque, NM had a population of 561k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $55,567. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Albuquerque, NM grew from 560,234 to 560,504, a 0.0482% increase and its median household income grew from $51,099 to $55,567, a 8.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (38.5%), White (Hispanic) (35.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.45%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.01%). 0% of the households in Albuquerque, NM speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 94.6% of the residents in Albuquerque, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albuquerque, NM are Central New Mexico Community College (9,574 degrees awarded in 2019), University of New Mexico-Main Campus (6,166 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque (467 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Albuquerque, NM was $211,800, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%. Most people in Albuquerque, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Albuquerque, NM was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: The International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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United States New Mexico Bernalillo County, NM Albuquerque, NM

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Mexico. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Mexico, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Start Year

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Mexico across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Albuquerque, NM is home to a population of 561k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 28.6% of Albuquerque, NM residents were born outside of the country (160k people).

In 2019, there were 1.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (216k people) in Albuquerque, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 201k White (Hispanic) and 52.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
216k ± 4.27k
White (Hispanic)
201k ± 9.91k
Other (Hispanic)
52.9k ± 9.33k

49.3%

Hispanic Population

276k people

49.3% of the people in Albuquerque, NM are hispanic (276k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Albuquerque, NM as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

28.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

160k people

9.97%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

55.8k people

As of 2019, 28.6% of Albuquerque, NM residents (160k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albuquerque, NM was 9.97%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Albuquerque, NM was 37.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Albuquerque, NM are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Albuquerque, NM residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
129,061 ± 8,544 people
Philippines
6,791 ± 2,020 people
Vietnam
6,226 ± 1,934 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 129,061 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,791 and Vietnam with 6,226.

Citizenship

94.6%

2019 Citizenship

94.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.6% of Albuquerque, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Albuquerque, NM was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13,514 ± 1,962
Gulf War (2001-)
7,357 ± 1,438
Gulf War (1990s)
5,924 ± 1,574

Albuquerque, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Albuquerque, NM is $55,567. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Albuquerque, NM was Census Tract 37.31 with a value of $160,481, followed by Census Tract 37.29 and Census Tract 37.32, with respective values of $119,792 and $115,398.

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,897. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Albuquerque, NM employs 276k people. The largest industries in Albuquerque, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (46,804 people), Retail Trade (29,174 people), and Educational Services (28,535 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,442), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,142), and Public Administration ($55,976).

Wages

Median Household Income

$55,567

2019 value

± $2,449

8.74%

1 Year Growth

± 5.1%

Households in Albuquerque, NM have a median annual income of $55,567, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,099 in 2018, which represents a 8.74% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Albuquerque, NM compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

$58,506

Average Male Salary in New Mexico

± $2,072

$46,897

Average Female Salary in New Mexico

± $1,952

In 2019, full-time male employees in New Mexico made 1.25 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Mexico

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$114,066 ± $132,031
Asian
$55,664 ± $11,002
White
$47,813 ± $1,503

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Mexico workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 2.05 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Mexico.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albuquerque, NM is from New Mexico.

0.464

2019 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.465

2018 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2019, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 37.31
Census Tract 37.29
Census Tract 37.32

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albuquerque, NM was Census Tract 37.31 with a value of $160,481, followed by Census Tract 37.29 and Census Tract 37.32, with respective values of $119,792 and $115,398.

The following map shows all of the places in Albuquerque, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albuquerque, NM (93.4k out of 554k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
62,003 ± 1,994
Hispanic
55,608 ± 1,946
Other
14,373 ± 1,083

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albuquerque, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

276k

2019 Value

± 9,898

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 4.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Albuquerque, NM grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 271k employees to 276k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (32,159 people), Sales & Related Occupations (26,951 people), and Management Occupations (25,696 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque, NM.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Albuquerque, NM, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (32,159 people), Sales & Related Occupations (26,951 people), and Management Occupations (25,696 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Albuquerque, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.71 times higher than expected), Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.54 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.49 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Albuquerque, NM, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($88,621), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($76,033), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($75,756).

Industries

Employment by Industries

276k

2019 Value

± 9,898

1.85%

1 Year growth

± 4.93%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Albuquerque, NM grew at a rate of 1.85%, from 271k employees to 276k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (46,804 people), Retail Trade (29,174 people), and Educational Services (28,535 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albuquerque, NM, though some of these residents may live in Albuquerque, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Albuquerque, NM, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (46,804 people), Retail Trade (29,174 people), and Educational Services (28,535 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Albuquerque, NM has an unusually high number of Public Administration (1.46 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.29 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.22 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Albuquerque, NM, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,442), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,142), and Public Administration ($55,976).

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 2018, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($22.1B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($14.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Mexico.

$99.1B

2018 Value in New Mexico

$169B

Projected 2045 Value in New Mexico

70.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound New Mexico trade was $99.1B. This is expected to increase 70.9% to $169B by 2045.

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
$25.8B
Arizona
$8.82B
Oregon
$6.6B

In 2018, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $25.8B, followed by Arizona with $8.82B and Oregon and $6.6B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Bernalillo County, NM went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.5%), followed by Other (13.3%). The most partisan county was Catron County, NM with 71.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Albuquerque, NM. Showing the available data for Bernalillo County, NM.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (52.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.5%)
Republican Party
Other (13.3%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.5%), followed by Other (13.3%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Mexico.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Bernalillo County, NM

52.2% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Mexico

Catron County, NM
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Union County, NM
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Santa Fe County, NM
71.1% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Mexico was Catron County, NM with 71.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Mexico colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

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 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 2019, universities in Albuquerque, NM awarded 16,972 degrees. The student population of Albuquerque, NM is skewed towards women, with 19,705 male students and 28,166 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albuquerque, NM are Hispanic or Latino (7,987 and 48%), followed by White (5,623 and 33.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (996 and 5.99%), and Unknown (641 and 3.85%).

The largest universities in Albuquerque, NM by number of degrees awarded are Central New Mexico Community College (9,574 and 56.4%), University of New Mexico-Main Campus (6,166 and 36.3%), and Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque (467 and 2.75%).

The most popular majors in Albuquerque, NM are General Studies (2,542 and 15%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,800 and 10.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (1,115 and 6.57%).

The median tuition costs in Albuquerque, NM are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $6,299 and $21,716 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
1,393 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
698 degree-majorss awarded
General Health Services
502 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Albuquerque, NM was General Studies with 1,393 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Albuquerque, NM according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central New Mexico Community College
9,574 degrees awarded
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
6,166 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
467 degrees awarded

$6,299

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Albuquerque, NM institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central New Mexico Community College with 9,574 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

6,473

Degrees Awarded to Men

10,499

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 6,473 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albuquerque, NM, which is 0.617 times less than the 10,499 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Albuquerque, NM by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
7,987 degrees awarded
White
5,623 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
996 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Albuquerque, NM was Hispanic or Latino students. These 7,987 degrees mean that there were 1.42 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5,623 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albuquerque, NM was $211,800 in 2019, which is 0.881 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $207,300 to $211,800, a 2.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Albuquerque, NM is 60.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Albuquerque, NM have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albuquerque, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$211,800

2019 Median

± $4,169

$207,300

2018 Median

± $4,591

In 2019, the median property value in Albuquerque, NM grew to to $211,800 from the previous year's value of $207,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Albuquerque, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albuquerque, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$55,567

Median Household Income

± $2,449

227k

Number of Households

± 8,350

In 2019, the median household income of the 227k households in Albuquerque, NM grew to $55,567 from the previous year's value of $51,099.

The following chart displays the households in Albuquerque, 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.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Albuquerque, NM distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albuquerque, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

60.1%

2019 Homeownership

58.3%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 60.1% of the housing units in Albuquerque, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Albuquerque, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albuquerque, NM have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.84% of the workforce in Albuquerque, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (7.65%)
Worked At Home (3.77%)

In 2019, 82.3% of workers in Albuquerque, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.65%) and those who worked at home (3.77%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albuquerque, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albuquerque, NM have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

91.7% of the population of Albuquerque, NM has health coverage, with 41.2% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 2.11% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in Bernalillo County, NM see 965 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.515% decrease from the previous year (970 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1147 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 212 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, De Baca County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.3%). Additionally, Guadalupe County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Bernalillo County, NM.

965 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bernalillo County, NM

Primary care physicians in Bernalillo County, NM see an average of 965 patients per year. This represents a 0.515% decrease from the previous year (970 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Mexico

$4,155

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,445

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,663

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Mexico (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.16%, from $6,860 to $7,214.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.3%

Uninsured

41.2%

Employer Coverage

24.7%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

2.11%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albuquerque, NM declined by 0.418% from 8.33% to 8.3%.

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