Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM

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    2024 Population
    101,696
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.2
    1.33% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    23.5%
    5.67% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,107
    5.19% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $248,400
    7.77% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    44,535
    0.831% 1-year decline

    About

    33% of the households in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    89.7% of the residents in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM are Central New Mexico Community College (7,149 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was $248,400, and the homeownership rate was 52.3%.

    Most people in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM is home to a population of 102k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.4% of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (15.7k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36k people) in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 14.3k Other (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 SE PUMA, NM are Spanish (24,608 households), Navajo (1,207 households), and Vietnamese (1,132 households).

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    48,997
    Women
    48.2%
    52,628
    Men
    51.8%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 101,625 inhabitants, with 51.8% men, and 48.2% women.

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    Citizenship

    89.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    90.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 89.7% of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      36k ± 1.73k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      18.6k ± 2.04k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      14.3k ± 2.62k
    47.7%
    Hispanic Population
    48.5k people

    In 2024, there were 1.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36k people) in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 14.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    47.7% of the people in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM are hispanic (48.5k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      8,094 ± 2,119 people
    2. Cuba
      1,186 ± 841 people
    3. Vietnam
      737 ± 664 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 8,094 Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM residents, followed by Cuba with 1,186 and Vietnam with 737.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    15.4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    15.7k people
    15%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    15.4k people

    As of 2024, 15.4% of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM residents (15.7k 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 SE PUMA, NM was 15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      24,608 households (25.7%)
    2. Navajo
      1,207 households (1.26%)
    3. Vietnamese
      1,132 households (1.18%)

    33% of the households in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 SE PUMA, NM was Spanish. 25.7% of the households in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,905 ± 415
    2. Vietnam
      1,704 ± 299
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      857 ± 275

    Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    86.7% of the population of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 29.2% on employee plans, 31.4% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 3.77% 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, 51.1% were men and 48.9% 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).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.4% under 18 years, 24.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    13.3%
    Uninsured
    29.2%
    Employer Coverage
    31.4%
    Medicaid
    11%
    Medicare
    11.3%
    Non-Group
    3.77%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM grew by 6.29% from 12.5% to 13.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albuquerque SE PUMA, 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 SE PUMA, NM employs 44.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM were Restaurants & Food Services (3,949 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,442 people), and Construction (2,380 people), and the highest paying industries were Scientific research & development services ($124,350), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($121,647), and Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($107,134).

    Males in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,210. The income inequality in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.448, which is lower than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    20,830
    Women
    46.8%
    23,705
    Men
    53.2%

    The workforce of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM in 2024 was 44,535 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

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    Occupations

    44.5k
    2024 Value
    −0.831%
    1 Year decline
    ± −0.831%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −0.831%, from 44.9k employees to 44.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, are Cooks (1,440 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,424 people), and Customer service representatives (1,277 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    44.5k
    2024 Value
    −0.831%
    1 Year decline
    ± −0.831%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −0.831%, from 44.9k employees to 44.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,949 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,442 people), and Construction (2,380 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $39,420
    Median earning men ± $3,789
    $35,200
    Median earning women ± $2,504

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,357), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($58,801), and Manufacturing ($56,719).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($64,683), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,806), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,923).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM awarded 7,149 degrees. The student population of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,521 male students and 11,821 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (3,761 and 52.8%), White (2,007 and 28.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (440 and 6.18%), and Unknown (384 and 5.39%).

    The largest universities in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Central New Mexico Community College (7,149 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,386 and 19.4%), General Studies (1,262 and 17.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (333 and 4.66%).

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 19,342 students enrolled in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 10,569 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 642 degrees awarded
    2. 275 degrees awarded
    3. 241 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was General Studies with 642 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    7,149 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

    In 2024, 2,679 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, which is 0.599 times less than the 4,470 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 3,761 degrees mean that there were 1.87 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,007 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,632) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($428) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,464) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 2.62% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.47% of women were in the same situation.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (22k), Some college (16.4k), and Bachelors Degree (13.7k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was $248,400 in 2024, which is 0.747 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $230,500 to $248,400, a 7.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM is 52.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $248,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,310
    $23,746
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,388

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

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    Rent vs Own

    52.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.3% of the housing units in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52%.

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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.
    $52,107
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,450
    45.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,034

    In 2024, the median household income of the 45.4k households in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM grew to $52,107 from the previous year's value of $49,535.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.448
    2024 Wage GINI in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM
    0.446
    2023 Wage GINI in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM

    In 2024, the income inequality in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.416% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.1%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.3%)
    3. Carpooled (12.1%)

    In 2024, 68.1% of workers in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (12.1%).

    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

    20.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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    Poverty & Diversity

    23.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM (23.6k out of 100k 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 Males 55 - 64 and then Males 45 - 54.

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

    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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