Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Bernalillo County has a population of 673,930 residents and a median age of 39.5 years, making it the #101 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.2%. The median home value is $292,900, and the median household income is $69,473, which is 8% below the national median.
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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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Bernalillo County, 38.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 13.2% above the national average, ranking #341 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Bernalillo County is 75.1 years. 17.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
13.9% of adults in Bernalillo County smoke , 28.1% are obese , and 18.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 62.1 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Bernalillo County is 13.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.0 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
17.9% of children in Bernalillo County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 15.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Bernalillo County is 63.7%. The mean commute time is 24.9 min, which is 9.7% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Bernalillo County voted Democratic with a margin of 21.0%. The vote was 59.2% Dem / 38.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.4 toward Republicans .
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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.