Albuquerque Population Demographics
According to US population projections for 2022, the estimated population of Albuquerque is 562,591. 23.45% is under 18, while 16.92% is over 65.
A closer look at the age demography reveals that 4.98% of the population was five years old or younger, 23.45% were 18 years or younger and 29.10% were aged 65 years and over. The gender split in the state was nearly even, with 50.52% female and 49.48% male.
Albuquerque Housing
According to the US Census, Albuquerque has 256,814 housing units. The average owner-occupied housing unit rate in Albuquerque was 94.85%. At the same time, the city's median value of owner-occupied homes was $251,500
Albuquerque Racial Demographics
In 2020, the US Census estimated that White Alone and Some Other Race Alone constitute 66.43% of Albuquerque's population. Residents of the city who were American Indian And Alaska Native Alone, made up 5.62% of the total population.
Other racial groups include Black Or African American Alone, constituting 3.51% of the city's population and Asian Alone at 3.35%
| Race | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White Alone | 52.24% |
| Some Other Race Alone | 14.18% |
| American Indian And Alaska Native Alone | 5.62% |
| Black Or African American Alone | 3.51% |
| Asian Alone | 3.35% |
| White Black Or African American | 0.71% |
How Educated is Albuquerque
According to Census estimates, in 2021, 20.0% of Albuquerque residents had a bachelor's degree, while 18.5% had a graduate or professional degree.
Overall, 38.50% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Education Attainment (Population 25 Years and Older) in Albuquerque City | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High School Graduate Or Higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelors Degree Or Higher | 39.0% |
| Some College Or Associates Degree | 38.8% |
| High School Graduate Includes Equivalency | 22.6% |
| Some College No Degree | 20.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20.0% |
Average Income in Albuquerque
The median household income in Albuquerque is $58,512. This figure is significantly (approximately 0.00%) less than the state average of $58,512.
Estimates by family type revealed that families earned an average of $78,694 per year, while married-couple families earned an average of $98,237.
A closer examination of the income groups of Albuquerque households revealed that the largest income group consisted of households with an annual income between $50,000 and $74,999. Other groups with yearly high household incomes include those between $100,000 and $149,999 (16.0%) and those with incomes exceeding $200,000 (6.7%). 7.8% of households in the City of Angels had an annual income of less than $10,000.
Median Income by Type of Family
| Type of Family | Income |
|---|---|
| Families | $78,694 |
| Married-couple families | $98,237 |
| Nonfamily households | $41,107 |