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

2023 Employed Population

44,908

0.00445% 1-year growth

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 (10,728 degrees awarded in 2023).

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.

Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM borders Albuquerque N Central PUMA, NM, Albuquerque Near NE PUMA, NM, Albuquerque SW PUMA, NM, and Valencia County, Torrance County & East Mountain PUMA, NM.

United States New Mexico

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).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,105

Women

49%

52,150

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 102,255 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

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

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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.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
36k ± 1.73k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
18.6k ± 2.04k
Other (Hispanic)
14.3k ± 2.62k

47.7%

Hispanic Population

48.5k people

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.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,485 ± 2,045 people
Cuba
922 ± 742 people
Vietnam
837 ± 707 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 7,485 Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM residents, followed by Cuba with 922 and Vietnam with 837.

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.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,608 households (25.7%)
Navajo
1,207 households (1.26%)
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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,905 ± 415
Vietnam
1,704 ± 299
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.

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

Economy

The economy of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM employs 44.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM were Restaurants & Food Services (4,146 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,679 people), and Construction (2,665 people), and the highest paying industries were Truck transportation ($121,756), Scientific research & development services ($119,253), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($119,000).

Males in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,788. The income inequality in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,148

Women

47.1%

23,760

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM in 2023 was 44,908 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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

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Occupations

44.9k

2023 Value

0.00445%

1 Year growth

± 0.00445%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.00445%, from 44.9k employees to 44.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, are Cooks (1,313 people), Postsecondary teachers (1,204 people), and Cashiers (1,182 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque SE 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

44.9k

2023 Value

0.00445%

1 Year growth

± 0.00445%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.00445%, from 44.9k employees to 44.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,146 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,679 people), and Construction (2,665 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.

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).

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 SE PUMA, NM awarded 10,728 degrees. The student population of Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,590 male students and 11,477 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (5,651 and 52.8%), White (3,017 and 28.2%), American Indian or Alaska Native (705 and 6.59%), and Unknown (518 and 4.84%).

The largest universities in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Central New Mexico Community College (10,728 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM are General Studies (4,647 and 43.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,402 and 13.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (296 and 2.76%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 19,067 students enrolled in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 10,380 records, of which 62.2% were women and 37.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
4,114 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
228 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
186 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was General Studies with 4,114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Central New Mexico Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

10,728 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central New Mexico Community College with 10,728 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 4,126 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM, which is 0.625 times less than the 6,602 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 5,651 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 3,017 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 ($1,584) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,464) 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, 2.38% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.22% 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 SE PUMA, NM in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (21k), Some college (17.1k), and Bachelors Degree (13.5k).

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 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.

Housing

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.

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

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albuquerque SE 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.

$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.

The following chart displays the households in Albuquerque SE 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

0.446

2023 Wage GINI in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM

0.441

2022 Wage GINI in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM

In 2023, the income inequality in Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.18% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Albuquerque SE PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (68.1%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)
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.

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.

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

Poverty

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.