Bernalillo County, NM

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2021 Population

674,919

0.606% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

0.789% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.1%

1.19% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$56,920

4.81% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$216,200

5.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

319,686

0.197% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Bernalillo County, NM had a population of 675k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $56,920. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bernalillo County, NM declined from 679,037 to 674,919, a −0.606% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,308 to $56,920, a 4.81% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bernalillo County, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.2%), White (Hispanic) (28.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11.6%), Other (Hispanic) (9.09%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%).

None of the households in Bernalillo County, 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.

94.7% of the residents in Bernalillo County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bernalillo County, NM are Central New Mexico Community College (9,303 degrees awarded in 2021), University of New Mexico-Main Campus (5,902 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque (493 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bernalillo County, NM was $216,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Bernalillo County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Bernalillo County, NM was 2 cars per household.

Bernalillo County, NM borders Cibola County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Santa Fe County, NM, Torrance County, NM, and Valencia County, NM.

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Population & Diversity

Bernalillo County, NM is home to a population of 675k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.2% of Bernalillo County, NM residents were born outside of the country (68.5k people).

In 2021, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (251k people) in Bernalillo County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 191k White (Hispanic) and 78.2k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2021 Citizenship

94.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.7% of Bernalillo County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bernalillo County, NM was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bernalillo County, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
251k ± 1.25k
White (Hispanic)
191k ± 4.48k
Two+ (Hispanic)
78.2k ± 4.2k

50.6%

Hispanic Population

342k people

50.6% of the people in Bernalillo County, NM are hispanic (342k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
129,550 ± 8,561 people
Philippines
5,729 ± 1,856 people
Germany
4,401 ± 1,627 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 129,550 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,729 and Germany with 4,401.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

68.5k people

9.95%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

67.6k people

As of 2021, 10.2% of Bernalillo County, NM residents (68.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bernalillo County, NM was 9.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15,097 ± 854
Gulf War (2001-)
10,018 ± 923
Gulf War (1990s)
6,725 ± 693

Bernalillo County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bernalillo County, NM employs 320k people. The largest industries in Bernalillo County, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (51,361 people), Educational Services (34,277 people), and Retail Trade (33,217 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,398), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($59,254), and Utilities ($56,619).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,045. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

320k

2021 Value

± 5,116

−0.197%

1 Year decline

± 2.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bernalillo County, NM declined at a rate of −0.197%, from 320k employees to 320k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bernalillo County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (36,827 people), Management Occupations (32,291 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (30,403 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bernalillo County, NM.

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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

320k

2021 Value

± 5,116

−0.197%

1 Year decline

± 2.27%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bernalillo County, NM declined at a rate of −0.197%, from 320k employees to 320k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bernalillo County, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (51,361 people), Educational Services (34,277 people), and Retail Trade (33,217 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bernalillo County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Bernalillo County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,359

Median earning men ± $743

$33,819

Median earning women ± $717

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,015), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,763), and Manufacturing ($53,863).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,532), Public Administration ($51,621), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,701).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

7,407
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
4,118
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
3,777
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.67M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.51M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$2.84M
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $16.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($13.8B) and Crude petroleum ($12.8B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$79.7B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

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
$22.3B
Arizona
$6.67B
Louisiana
$4.69B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.3B, followed by Arizona with $6.67B and Louisiana and $4.69B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Bernalillo County, NM went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.52%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (61%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (36.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.52%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Bernalillo County, NM for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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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 Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Bernalillo County, NM awarded 16,461 degrees. The student population of Bernalillo County, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16,967 male students and 26,340 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bernalillo County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (8,019 and 49.7%), followed by White (5,127 and 31.8%), American Indian or Alaska Native (1,047 and 6.49%), and Unknown (564 and 3.49%).

The largest universities in Bernalillo County, NM by number of degrees awarded are Central New Mexico Community College (9,303 and 56.5%), University of New Mexico-Main Campus (5,902 and 35.9%), and Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque (493 and 2.99%).

The most popular majors in Bernalillo County, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,587 and 15.7%), General Studies (2,341 and 14.2%), and General Business Administration & Management (1,092 and 6.63%).

The median tuition cost in Bernalillo County, NM for a public four year colleges is $6,605 for in-state students and $23,942 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bernalillo County, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 43,307 (39.2% men and 60.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 43,307 students enrolled in Bernalillo County, NM, 39.2% men and 60.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 21,047 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
577 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
543 degrees awarded
General Psychology
506 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bernalillo County, NM was General Business Administration & Management with 577 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central New Mexico Community College
9,303 degrees awarded
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
5,902 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque
493 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central New Mexico Community College with 9,303 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,669 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bernalillo County, NM, which is 0.525 times less than the 10,792 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 8,019 degrees mean that there were 1.56 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 5,127 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

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,605) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,301) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,493) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.978% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.849% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (447k), Some college (401k), and Secondary Education (262k).

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 Bernalillo County, NM was $216,200 in 2021, which is 0.883 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $205,500 to $216,200, a 5.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Bernalillo County, NM is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bernalillo County, NM have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bernalillo County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bernalillo County, NM is $56,920. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Bernalillo County, NM was Census Tract 37.31 with a value of $171,675, followed by Census Tract 37.26 and Census Tract 37.37, with respective values of $168,167 and $127,781.

In 2022, 18.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bernalillo County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.39%.

Housing

Property

$216,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,496

$174,391

Median Property Taxes

±$3,533

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

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

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2021

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.8% of the housing units in Bernalillo County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 37.31
Census Tract 37.26
Census Tract 37.37

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bernalillo County, NM was Census Tract 37.31 with a value of $171,675, followed by Census Tract 37.26 and Census Tract 37.37, with respective values of $168,167 and $127,781.

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

Household Income

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

$56,920

Median Household Income

± $979

278k

Number of Households

± 4,399

In 2021, the median household income of the 278k households in Bernalillo County, NM grew to $56,920 from the previous year's value of $54,308.

The following chart displays the households in Bernalillo County, 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

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

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2021, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.346% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (9.5%)
Carpooled (9%)

In 2021, 76.7% of workers in Bernalillo County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.5%) and those who carpooled to work (9%).

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

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bernalillo County, NM have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Bernalillo County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 18.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bernalillo County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.39%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bernalillo County, NM (107k out of 667k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17% of the children was living in poverty in Bernalillo County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 945 in Bernalillo County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 178 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.7% of the population of Bernalillo County, NM has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 2.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bernalillo County, NM see 943 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.28% decrease from the previous year (965 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1169 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 202 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

943 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bernalillo County, NM

Primary care physicians in Bernalillo County, NM see an average of 943 patients per year. This represents a 2.28% decrease from the previous year (965 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.3%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

12.9%

Non-Group

2.59%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bernalillo County, NM grew by 4.71% from 7.93% to 8.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.4 in Bernalillo County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bernalillo County, NM.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 28.6% in Bernalillo County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bernalillo County, NM.

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