Bernalillo County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: Bernalillo County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bernalillo County, New Mexico has a population of 673,930, the 1st most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $69,473 and the median home value is $292,900. The poverty rate is 15.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bernalillo County Quick Facts

Population 673,930

Median Household Income $69,473

Median Home Value $292,900

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 39.5 years

Homeownership Rate 64.5%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 38.1%

High School Graduation 90.6%

Cities/Places 24

Population 673,930 1st of 33

Median Income $69,473 8% higher than state

Poverty Rate 15.2%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Bernalillo County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	674,357	673,930	-0.1%
Median household income	$66,514	$69,473	+4.4%
Median home value	$268,500	$292,900	+9.1%

Median Household Income

Bernalillo

$69,473

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bernalillo

$292,900

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.1%

$25K-$50K 18.6%

$50K-$100K 29.7%

$100K+ 33.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

6.8%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

9.0%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

62.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.5%

Renter 35.5%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,144/mo 19.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

23.3%

35-54

25.5%

55-74

23.5%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bernalillo County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Albuquerque	562,218	$68,317	15.5%	$291,500
Rio Rancho	108,515	$89,596	7.4%	$310,200
South Valley	37,120	$58,224	18.5%	$224,300
North Valley	10,455	$61,498	17.6%	$302,700
Edgewood	6,124	$84,761	8.3%	$306,400
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque	5,857	$72,992	8.8%	$492,400
Paradise Hills	4,591	$73,295	11.1%	$254,600
Kirtland AFB	3,413	$84,884	12.9%	N/A
Sandia Heights	3,160	$143,646	4.7%	$670,100
Sandia Knolls	1,445	$91,827	4.5%	$293,900
Ponderosa Pine	1,442	$87,361	11.4%	$313,700
Barton	1,302	$81,723	6.6%	$323,700
Isleta	1,043	N/A	10.6%	$159,000
Cedar Crest	886	N/A	10.0%	$248,400
Carnuel	877	$98,988	13.6%	$294,600
Paa-Ko	743	$230,804	0.0%	$714,700
San Antonito (Bernalillo County)	688	$51,898	31.4%	$370,700
Sedillo	565	$112,009	4.4%	$475,900
Tijeras	524	$78,173	8.8%	$260,600
Cedro	372	$121,766	3.8%	$362,800
Sandia Park	333	$123,750	0.0%	$390,800
Pajarito Mesa	83	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Chilili	46	N/A	41.3%	N/A
Manzano Springs	7	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Bernalillo County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 673,930. It is the 1st most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 24 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bernalillo County is 39.5 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bernalillo County is $69,473. This is 8% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $292,900. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bernalillo County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 49.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.8% vs 1.6%).

Education

38.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%. Notably, 17.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bernalillo County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

Bernalillo County has a population of 673,930, making it the 1st most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Bernalillo County?

The median household income in Bernalillo County is $69,473 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.

How many cities are in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?

Bernalillo County contains 24 Census-designated places.