Albuquerque, NM

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    921,482
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.8
    0.505% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.6%
    3.59% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $70,783
    4.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $287,800
    9.22% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    430,041
    0.407% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Albuquerque, 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.

    95.1% of the residents in Albuquerque, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Albuquerque, NM are Central New Mexico Community College (7,149 degrees awarded in 2024), University of New Mexico-Main Campus (5,147 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque (422 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Albuquerque, NM was $287,800, and the homeownership rate was 69.1%.

    Most people in Albuquerque, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Albuquerque, NM was 2 cars per household.

    About the photo: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2014

    Population & Diversity

    Albuquerque, NM is home to a population of 921k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.39% of Albuquerque, NM residents were born outside of the country (86.6k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (344k people) in Albuquerque, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 195k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 115k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    95.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.1% of Albuquerque, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Albuquerque, NM was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      344k ± 1.86k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      195k ± 5.96k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      115k ± 4.56k
    48.5%
    Hispanic Population
    447k people

    In 2024, there were 1.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (344k people) in Albuquerque, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 195k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 115k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    48.5% of the people in Albuquerque, NM are hispanic (447k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.39%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    86.6k people
    9.13%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    83.8k people

    As of 2024, 9.39% of Albuquerque, NM residents (86.6k 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, NM was 9.13%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      19,021 ± 1,069
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      15,543 ± 1,214
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      10,497 ± 890

    Albuquerque, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    91.7% of the population of Albuquerque, NM has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 24.9% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 2.27% 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, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    8.33%
    Uninsured
    38.5%
    Employer Coverage
    24.9%
    Medicaid
    12.7%
    Medicare
    13.3%
    Non-Group
    2.27%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albuquerque, NM grew by 3.3% from 8.06% to 8.33%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Albuquerque, NM employs 430k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Albuquerque, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (66,385 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (45,727 people), and Educational Services (44,808 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,462), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($85,417), and Utilities ($67,402).

    Occupations

    430k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,905
    0.407%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.94%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albuquerque, NM grew at a rate of 0.407%, from 428k employees to 430k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (48,420 people), Management Occupations (46,109 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (37,765 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    430k
    2024 Value
    ± 5,905
    0.407%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.94%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albuquerque, NM grew at a rate of 0.407%, from 428k employees to 430k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (66,385 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (45,727 people), and Educational Services (44,808 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,320
    Median earning men ± $1,223
    $40,853
    Median earning women ± $745

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($79,697), Public Administration ($76,463), and Manufacturing ($58,657).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,087), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,589), and Information ($53,384).

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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%.

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

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 1,611
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 1,174
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. 1,107
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $3.26M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $2.72M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $1.45M
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    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.

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Albuquerque, NM awarded 13,626 degrees. The student population of Albuquerque, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 18,269 male students and 27,234 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Albuquerque, NM are Hispanic or Latino (6,768 and 50.6%), White (3,988 and 29.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (905 and 6.77%), and Unknown (518 and 3.87%).

    The largest universities in Albuquerque, NM by number of degrees awarded are Central New Mexico Community College (7,149 and 52.5%), University of New Mexico-Main Campus (5,147 and 37.8%), and Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque (422 and 3.1%).

    The most popular majors in Albuquerque, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,570 and 11.5%), General Studies (1,262 and 9.26%), and General Business Administration & Management (938 and 6.88%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $8,502 for in-state students and $31,422 for out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Albuquerque, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 45,503 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 45,503 students enrolled in Albuquerque, NM, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 23,088 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 540 degrees awarded
    2. 447 degrees awarded
    3. 412 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albuquerque, NM was Registered Nursing with 540 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 7,149 degrees awarded
    2. 5,147 degrees awarded
    3. 422 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central New Mexico Community College with 7,149 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,994 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albuquerque, NM, which is 0.579 times less than the 8,632 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 6,768 degrees mean that there were 1.7 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 3,988 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($8,502) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,638) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,545) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Albuquerque, NM was $287,800 in 2024, which is 0.865 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $263,500 to $287,800, a 9.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Albuquerque, NM is 69.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Albuquerque, NM have an average commute time of 24.8 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.

    Property

    $287,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$2,886
    $259,675
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,919

    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, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    69.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.1% of the housing units in Albuquerque, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

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

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $70,783
    Median Household Income
    ± $969
    376k
    Number of Households
    ± 5,424

    In 2024, the median household income of the 376k households in Albuquerque, NM grew to $70,783 from the previous year's value of $67,995.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Albuquerque, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.3%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.9%)
    3. Carpooled (9.5%)

    In 2024, 71.3% of workers in Albuquerque, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.5%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    24.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Albuquerque, NM have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% of the workforce in Albuquerque, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albuquerque, NM (133k out of 909k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albuquerque, 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.

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