Bernalillo County Summary

Life in Bernalillo County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bernalillo County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bernalillo County:

  • The population in Bernalillo County is 674,692.

  • The median home value in Bernalillo County is $321,383.

  • The median income in Bernalillo County is $62,220.

  • The median rent in Bernalillo County is $1,017.

  • The unemployment rate in Bernalillo County is 5.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Bernalillo County is 16.4%.

  • The average high in Bernalillo County is 75.7° and there are 20.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Bernalillo County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bernalillo County

Albuquerque, NM Population 562,551

Rio Rancho, NM Population 104,351

South Valley, NM Population 37,601

North Valley, NM Population 11,256

Edgewood, NM Population 6,113

Paradise Hills, NM Population 4,441

Sandia Heights, NM Population 3,205

Sandia Knolls, NM Population 1,410

Ponderosa Pine, NM Population 1,246

Cedar Crest, NM Population 919

San Antonito CDP (Bernalillo County), NM Population 772

Sedillo, NM Population 656

Carnuel, NM Population 626

Cedro, NM Population 577

Tijeras, NM Population 539

Sandia Park, NM Population 411

Pajarito Mesa, NM Population 225

Manzano Springs, NM Population 49

Chilili, NM Population 17

Edith Endave, NM Population 0

Isleta Village Proper, NM Population 0

Map Of Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Bernalillo County is 75.7°.

  • There are 85.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 20.3 inches of rain each year with 3.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:03 hours of sun each day in Bernalillo County.

StatBernalillo County
Mean High75.7
Nice Days85.61
Rainfall20.3
Snowfall3.7
Sunny_hours8:03
75.7°
Average High
20.3
Inches of Rain

Bernalillo County Photos

Mccanna Hubbell Buildingc Albuquerque Nm
Source: Wikipedia User John Phelan | CC BY 3.0
Albuquerque Plaza Albuquerque
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Albuquerque Aerial
Source: Wikipedia User Ron Reiring | CC BY 2.0
Sandia Peak Ski Areac Albuquerque Acc Crop
Source: Wikipedia User Skoch3 | GFDL
Albuquerque   Aerial   Black Arroyo Dam And Vicinity
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | CC BY-SA 3.0
Albuquerque Pano Sunset
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Schwen | CC BY-SA 4.0

Bernalillo County Demographics

Population over time in Bernalillo County

The current population in Bernalillo County is 674,692. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 674,919 -0.6%
2021 679,037 0.2%
2020 677,858 -

Gender in Bernalillo County

  • Bernalillo County is 50.7% female with 342,143 female residents.

  • Bernalillo County is 49.3% male with 332,549 male residents.

Female
50.7% (342,143)
Male
49.3% (332,549)
Gender Bernalillo County NM USA
Female 50.7% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County is:

  • 36.7% White with 247,873 White residents.

  • 2.4% African American with 15,933 African American residents.

  • 3.9% American Indian with 26,351 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 17,506 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 378 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 3,703 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 20,587 Two Or More residents.

  • 50.7% Hispanic with 342,361 Hispanic residents.

White
36.7% (247,873)
African American
2.4% (15,933)
American Indian
3.9% (26,351)
Asian
2.6% (17,506)
Hawaiian
0.1% (378)
Other
0.5% (3,703)
Two Or More
3.1% (20,587)
Hispanic
50.7% (342,361)

Table: Bernalillo County By Race

Race Bernalillo County NM USA
White 36.7% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 2.4% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 3.9% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 50.7% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Bernalillo County, New Mexico

  • 6.9% of households in Bernalillo County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.9% of households in Bernalillo County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Bernalillo County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Bernalillo County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Bernalillo County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Bernalillo County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Bernalillo County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Bernalillo County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Bernalillo County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Bernalillo County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.9% (46,725)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.9% (33,228)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (57,804)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (58,764)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (79,507)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (114,870)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (83,935)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.4% (104,001)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.1% (47,990)
$200,000 or more
7.1% (47,862)
Income Bernalillo County NM USA
Less than $10,000 6.9% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.9% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.4% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.1% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.1% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bernalillo County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed master's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed professional degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Bernalillo County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (20,240)
9-12th Grade
6% (40,481)
High School / GED
23% (155,179)
Some College
22% (148,432)
Associate's Degree
9% (60,722)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (134,938)
Master's Degree
11% (74,216)
Professional Degree
3% (20,240)
Doctorate Degree
3% (20,240)
Education Bernalillo County NM USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 8% 6%
High School / GED 23% 26% 26%
Some College 22% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 3% 2% 2%

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