Bernalillo County, NM Demographics
What is the population of Bernalillo County?
There are 688,087 residents in Bernalillo County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 49.23% are males and 50.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.51% of the resident pool in Bernalillo County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.38%. Additionally, 5.11% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 586,943 people in Bernalillo County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 688,087 | 0.1% |
| Male Population | 338,713 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 349,374 | -0.1% |
Male Population 49.23%
Female Population 50.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 609,042 | -0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 43,886 | 3.3% |
| Not Citizen | 35,159 | -2.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.51%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.38%
Not Citizen 5.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,772 | 9.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 60,124 | -2.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 11,915 | 3.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 19,361 | 8.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 586,943 | 0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.55%
Moved from Same County 8.81%
Moved from Same State 1.75%
Moved from Different State 2.84%
Same House as Last Year 86.05%
What are the employment statistics in Bernalillo County?
White-collar workers make up 83.05% of the working population in Bernalillo County, while blue-collar employees account for 16.95%. There are also 30,491 entrepreneurs in Bernalillo County (9.31% of the workforce); 194,839 workers employed in private companies (59.47%); and 71,329 people working in governmental institutions (21.77%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 272,111 | 0.1% |
| Blue Collar | 55,537 | 3.3% |
White Collar 83.05%
Blue Collar 16.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 30,491 | 1.9% |
| Private Companies | 194,839 | 0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 71,329 | 1.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 30,989 | 0.8% |
Self Employees 9.31%
Private Companies 59.47%
Governmental Workers 21.77%
Not for Profit Companies 9.46%
How many households are there in Bernalillo County?
There are a total of 286,624 households in Bernalillo County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.77% of these Bernalillo County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.23%. Additionally, 27.02% of households have children and 72.98% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 286,624 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 165,578 | 0.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 121,046 | 2.5% |
Family Households 57.77%
Non-Family Households 42.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 77,442 | 0.5% |
| Households without Children | 209,182 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 27.02%
Households without Children 72.98%
What are the median and average incomes in Bernalillo County?
The average annual household income in Bernalillo County is $90,399, while the median household income sits at $63,832 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $82,473, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,821. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $35,647 and $49,977, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $90,399 | 9.6% |
| Median Household Income | $63,832 | 8.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 565,428 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Bernalillo County?
There are 305,800 housing units in Bernalillo County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1982. Of the 286,624 occupied housing units in Bernalillo County, 63.87% are owner-occupied, while 36.13% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.46% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $280,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,067 per month in Bernalillo County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 305,800 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1982 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,212 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12,482 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 34,622 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 29,554 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 57,575 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 47,434 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 47,071 | -1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 47,492 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 18,337 | 11.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,021 | 91.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 286,624 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 183,062 | 2.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $103,562 | -0.3% |
Owner Occupied 63.87%
Renter Occupied 36.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 116,169 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 66,893 | 3.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $280,400 | 19.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $245,500 | 8.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,067 | 4.2% |
With Mortgage 63.46%
Without Mortgage 36.54%
What is the level of education in Bernalillo County?
Approximately 29.57% of the population in Bernalillo County holds a high school degree (that's 166,519 residents), while 26.48% have attained a college certificate (149,138 locals) and 17.94% have a bachelor's degree (101,018 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 18,826 | 3.3% |
| Some High School | 166,519 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 149,138 | -1.2% |
| Associate Degree | 47,374 | 1.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 101,018 | 1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 80,354 | 1.5% |
No High School 3.34%
Some High School 29.57%
Some College 26.48%
Associate Degree 8.41%
Bachelor's Degree 17.94%
Graduate Degree 14.27%
What is the marital status of Bernalillo County residents?
A total of 210,603 people in Bernalillo County have never been married (which represents 36.45% of the total population), while 245,758 of them are wedded (42.54%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 8,238 (1.43%) and 81,381 (14.09%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 210,603 | 1.5% |
| Married | 245,758 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 8,238 | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 31,786 | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 81,381 | 81,381.0% |
Never Married 36.45%
Married 42.54%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 5.5%
Divorced 14.09%
What are the most common means of transportation in Bernalillo County?
The top three means of transportation people in Bernalillo County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 274,600 residents commute by car, 5,900 prefer going to work by walking and 3,526 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 274,600 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,526 | -4.7% |
| Railroad | 144 | 1,957.1% |
| Ferryboat | 77 | 51.0% |
| Bicycle | 2,329 | 1.6% |
| Motorcycle | 720 | -13.2% |
| TaxiCab | 199 | 21.3% |
| Walk | 5,900 | 2.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Bernalillo County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87008 | 2,418 | 1,153 | $106,250.00 | $122,543.00 |
| 87015 | 14,519 | 5,920 | $71,616.00 | $85,132.00 |
| 87022 | 527 | 230 | $61,000.00 | $70,875.00 |
| 87026 | 3,817 | 981 | $40,202.00 | $58,365.00 |
| 87047 | 4,965 | 2,056 | $109,525.00 | $129,163.00 |
| 87059 | 10,020 | 4,093 | $90,082.00 | $107,055.00 |
| 87102 | 20,031 | 10,324 | $35,069.00 | $50,092.00 |
| 87104 | 12,982 | 5,737 | $65,060.00 | $95,522.00 |
| 87105 | 55,295 | 18,911 | $46,124.00 | $61,862.00 |
| 87106 | 25,825 | 12,031 | $50,999.00 | $75,283.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.