Albuquerque, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
559,374
Unemployment
5.6%
Poverty
16.9%
Median Home
$198,200
Median Income
$52,911
Median Rent
$873
Albuquerque SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Albuquerque, NM Cost Of Living
95
Albuquerque's Overall Cost Of Living
Albuquerque's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Albuquerque | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 96 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 87 | 100 | |
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Albuquerque Articles
Rankings for Albuquerque in New Mexico
Map Of Albuquerque, NM
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Population over time in Albuquerque
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 559,374 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 559,202 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 556,718 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 556,859 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 556,092 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 553,576 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 549,812 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 545,083 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 539,000 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 531,403 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Albuquerque
| Race | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.9% | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 2.8% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 4.0% | 8.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 49.2% | 48.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Albuquerque
| Gender | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Albuquerque for adults over 25
| Education | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Albuquerque, New Mexico
| Income | Albuquerque | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.8% | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.5% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
