Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM

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2024 Population

130,340

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

1.56% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.2%

5.88% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$86,763

2.43% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$315,900

10.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

63,106

0.684% 1-year growth

About

20.8% of the households in Albuquerque NW 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.

97.4% of the residents in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM are Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (53 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM was $315,900, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM borders Northwest New Mexico Navajo Nation PUMA, NM, Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, Albuquerque N Central PUMA, NM, Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM, and Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM.

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM is home to a population of 130k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.73% of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (8.77k people).

In 2024, there were 1.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.3k people) in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 19.5k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM are Spanish (19,835 households), Navajo (1,025 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (756 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,992

Women

51.4%

63,282

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 130,274 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

97.4%

2024 Citizenship

97.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.4% of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.3k ± 2.01k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
28.6k ± 2.3k
White (Hispanic)
19.5k ± 2.25k

50.6%

Hispanic Population

66k people

50.6% of the people in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM are hispanic (66k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,978 ± 1,324 people
Germany
563 ± 581 people
Colombia
380 ± 478 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 2,978 Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM residents, followed by Germany with 563 and Colombia with 380.

Foreign-Born Population

6.73%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.77k people

6.47%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.43k people

As of 2024, 6.73% of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM residents (8.77k 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 NW PUMA, NM was 6.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,835 households (16%)
Navajo
1,025 households (0.829%)
Other Native Languages of North America
756 households (0.611%)

20.8% of the households in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM was Spanish. 16% of the households in Albuquerque NW 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

Gulf War (2001-)
2,681 ± 492
Vietnam
2,163 ± 322
Gulf War (1990s)
1,766 ± 368

Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Economy

The economy of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM employs 63.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM were Elementary & secondary schools (4,122 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,111 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,533 people), and the highest paying industries were Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($140,177), Administration of economic programs & space research ($139,358), and Scientific research & development services ($109,766).

Males in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,677. The income inequality in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,311

Women

49.6%

31,795

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM in 2023 was 63,106 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

63.1k

2023 Value

0.684%

1 Year growth

± 0.684%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.684%, from 62.7k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM, are Registered nurses (2,094 people), Other managers (1,860 people), and Retail salespersons (1,697 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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

Industries

Employment by Industries

63.1k

2023 Value

0.684%

1 Year growth

± 0.684%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.684%, from 62.7k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,122 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,111 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,533 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,044

Median earning men ± $3,773

$47,989

Median earning women ± $2,778

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,050), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,858), and Manufacturing ($72,479).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($71,688), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,470), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($66,804).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM awarded 53 degrees. The student population of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 93 male students and 140 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM are American Indian or Alaska Native (53 and 100%).

The largest universities in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (53 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (10 and 18.9%), CAD/CADD Drafting & Design Technology (7 and 13.2%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (6 and 11.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 233 students enrolled in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 233 records, of which 60.1% were women and 39.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
10 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
6 degrees awarded
General Engineering
5 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 10 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

53 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute with 53 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 18 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM, which is 0.514 times less than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 53 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 0 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

Public, 2-year ($1,095) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.675% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.736% 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 NW PUMA, NM in 2023 were Some college (24.1k), High School or Equivalent (23.2k), and Bachelors Degree (21.9k).

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 NW PUMA, NM was $315,900 in 2024, which is 0.95 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $285,100 to $315,900, a 10.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM is 74.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$315,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,983

$38,555

Median Property Taxes

±$1,703

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

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

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2024

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.7% of the housing units in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$86,763

Median Household Income

± $2,713

51.6k

Number of Households

± 2,118

In 2024, the median household income of the 51.6k households in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM grew to $86,763 from the previous year's value of $84,708.

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

Wage Distribution

0.408

2023 Wage GINI in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM

0.412

2022 Wage GINI in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM

In 2023, the income inequality in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.78% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Worked At Home (17.2%)
Carpooled (8.12%)

In 2024, 72.4% of workers in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.12%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albuquerque NW 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 NW 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 NW PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM (13k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

93% of the population of Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.43% 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, 48% were men and 52% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,344 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

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

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.97%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.43%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albuquerque NW PUMA, NM grew by 0.386% from 6.94% to 6.97%.

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