Bernalillo County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bernalillo County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 674,357. It is the 1st most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bernalillo County is 39.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bernalillo County is $66,514. This is 7% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $268,500. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bernalillo County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 48.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.7% vs 1.6%).

Education

37.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bernalillo County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.4%. Notably, 17.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.