Bernalillo County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 673,930 | — | #101 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,473 | -7.6% | #1,236 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,267 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $292,900 | +3.9% | #666 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,144 | -1.6% | #635 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | +20.4% | #1,973 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bernalillo County has a population of 673,930, making it the #101 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bernalillo County is $69,473, ranking #1,236 out of 3,222 counties — 7.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.2% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Bernalillo County is $292,900 (+3.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,144/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.5%.
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91.2% of residents in Bernalillo County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.5% below the national rate.
About Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo County, New Mexico has a total population of 673,930, making it the 101st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bernalillo County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bernalillo County is $69,473, which ranks #1,236 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Bernalillo County is $292,900, 3.9% above the national median. Renters in Bernalillo County pay a median gross rent of $1,144 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bernalillo County, 38.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Bernalillo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (37.1%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (4.0%).
All data for Bernalillo County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.