Albuquerque Population

Albuquerque is the largest city of the U.S state of New Mexico, and abbreviated as ABQ, Albuquerque population in 2023 is estimated to be 572,864, has a total area of 189.5 sq. miles (490.9 sq. km.), The Greater Albuquerque or MSA is the metropolitan area in central New Mexico centered on the city of Albuquerque comprising four counties Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia. Greater Albuquerque population in 2020 is estimated to be 921,527, expanding to area limits to 9,297 sq mi. Located in north-central of New Mexico state of United States, One of the hippest cities in the U.S and Albuquerque was named as one of the top places to build wealth by 2020. According to abq, Albuquerque was ranked the number one most creative mid-sized city in the U.S, Median Household Income in 2021 is $54,072. Despite the growth of the Albuquerque area, The cost of living in Albuquerque is less compared to many of the top US cities. Housing will cost 51% less with the best range of $150,000 to 250,000, Rental Housing is easily available in the ranges of $500 to $1,499 as per the space. Transportation is 22% less with other top expensive US cites, thus enhancing the work and life balance valued by many. Albuquerque was ranked the 13th best commute city in the nation.

• Contents
• Population by Age
• Population by Race
• Nativity by Place of Birth
• Housing

Below is the Albuquerque population by year:

Year	Population	Change %
2010	546,806
2011	552,095	0.97
2012	555,106	0.55
2013	557,619	0.45
2014	557,702	0.01
2015	558,325	0.11
2016	559,626	0.23
2017	560,111	0.09
2018	560,218	0.02
2019	560,513	0.05
2020	577,222	2.98
2021 *	562,589	-2.535
2022 *	570,266	1.33
2023 *	572,864	0.45

Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated

Year	Albuquerque Population
1950	196,620
1955	213,816
1960	237,440
1965	263,682
1970	292,807
1975	343,781
1980	407,618
1985	450,082
1990	490,710
1995	537,786
2000	589,917
2005	655,285
2010	729,473
2011	745,294
2015	812,085
2020*	900,036
2025*	966,935
2035*	1,063,777

Source: population.un.org/wpp/, 1950 to 2035 Albuquerque city Population(UA)

Albuquerque Population by Age

According to 2019 US population estimates, population of Albuquerque by age is 560,504, out of these 270,229 are male, 290,275 are female, The sex ratio of Albuquerque is 93. The median age of the Albuquerque population is 37.3, ABQ population by age are, under 18 years is 121,856, 16 years and over is 452,509, 18 years and over is 438,648, 21 years and over is 417,144, 65 years and over is 114,759. 48.2% are male, 51.8% are female, 21.7% are under 18 years old, 80.7% are 16 years and over, 78.3% are 18 years and over, 74.4% are 21 years and over, 16.4% are 65 years and over. Albuquerque's 15 to 34 year of 28.6% old demographic are projected to show the stable age group. There are total 247,716 housing units, The voting population of Albuquerque are 409,852, out of these 194,645 are male voters, 215,207 are female voters, 47.5% are male, 52.5% are female. Albuquerque population in 2022 is estimated to be 570,266, and in 2021 is estimated to be 562,589.

Age Group	Population	Percent
0 -5	31,294	5.6%
5 - 9	30,462	5.4%
10 - 14	38,134	6.8%
15 - 19	36,479	6.5%
20 - 24	36,153	6.5%
25 - 34	87,510	15.6%
35 - 44	76,392	13.6%
45 - 54	65,129	11.6%
55 - 59	32,215	5.7%
60 - 64	34,858	6.2%
65 - 74	54,207	9.7%
75 - 84	25,136	4.5%
85 and over	12,535	2.2%

Source: 2019 US population by age estimates

Albuquerque Population by Race

White Population

White population in Albuquerque, New Mexico are 416,351, percentage wise 74.3 percent are whites.

Black Population

Black population in Albuquerque, New Mexico are 17,712, percentage wise 3.2 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Albuquerque, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Caribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican. ABQ is one of the cultural centers of the Southwest.

Asian Population

Asian population in Albuquerque are 17,428, percentage wise 3.1 percent are asians, out of these 2,110 are Asian Indians, 3,370 are Chinese, 3,083 are Filipinos, 1,258 are Japanese, 701 are Korean, 5,201 are Vietnamese and 1,705 are other Asian nationals.

Hispanic Population

Hispanic population in Albuquerque, New Mexico are 276,358. Percentage wise 49.3 percent are hispanics, out of these 155,514 are Mexican people, 3,354 are Puerto Ricans, 4,200 are Cubans, and 113,290 are other Hispanic or Latinos.

Population by Race	560,504	Percent
White	416,351	74.3%
Black or African American	17,712	3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native	27,393	4.9%
Asian Population	17,428	3.1%
Asian Indian	2,110	0.4%
Chinese	3,370	0.6%
Filipino	3,083	0.6%
Japanese	1,258	0.2%
Other Asian Population	1,705
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	499	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	276,358	49.3%
Mexican	155,514	27.7%
Puerto Rican	3,354	0.6%
Cuban	4,200	0.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino	113,290

Source: US Census population estimates(2019)

Nativity by Place of Birth

Total Albuquerque native population is 499,767, out of these 299,031 born in the New Mexico state and 193,966 born in other state in the United States. A permanent resident generally eligible for naturalization after five years. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 60,737, out of these 30,258 are Naturalised US citizen, 2,745 are in Europe, 9,830 in Asia, 863 in Africa, 16,382 in Latin America and 265 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in ABQ are 30,479, out of these 2,285 are from Europe, 5,834 are from Asia, 633 from Africa, 21,727 are from Latin America and 0 are from Northern America.

Nativity by Place of Birth	Population
Native	499,767
Born in state of residence	299,031
Born in other state in the United States	193,966
Northeast	26,846
Midwest	43,927
South	52,407
West	70,786
Born outside the United States	6,770
Puerto Rico	433
U.S. Island Areas	637
Born abroad of American parent(s)	5,700
Foreign born
Born outside of United States	60,737
Naturalized U.S. citizen	30,258
Europe	2,745
Asia	9,830
Africa	863
Oceania	173
Latin America	16,382
Northern America	265
Foreigner
Not a U.S. citizen	30,479
Europe	2,285
Asia	5,834
Africa	633
Oceania	0
Latin America	21,727
Northern America	0

Source: US Census 2019 estimates

Albuquerque Housing

According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Albuquerque, New Mexico are 247,716, Occupied housing units are 227,179, Rental vacancy rate is 8. Percentage of occupancy is 92, 55.13% of houses are owner occupied and 36.58% of houses are renter occupied in Albuquerque. There are 61.73 percent of one-unit detached, 5.35 percent of one-units attached, 2.63 percent of two-unit houses, 5.97 percent of three or four unit homes. 4.16 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 34.31 percent are available with one vehicle, 33.10 percent are available with two vehicles, 17.38 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 6.92 percent are no vehicles available.

Housing	Units
Total housing units	247,716
Occupied housing units	227,179
Occupied housing units percent	92
Rental vacancy rate	8
Structure Type	Units
1-unit, detached	152,917
1-unit attached	13,265
2 units	6,514
3 or 4 units	14,800
Mobile home	10,293
Boat, RV, van, etc.	145
Owner-occupied	136,568
Renter-occupied	90,611
Average household size of owner-occupied unit	3
Average household size of renter-occupied unit	2

Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

Albuquerque Housing Market

The median value of housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico is $211,800, According to the Greater Albuquerque Association the average sale price of single family home has seen a increase of 5% to 10% in 2020. According to 2019 estimated US census of housing market, 2.79 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 1.31 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 7.10 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 13.94 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 17.30 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 10.36 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 1.93 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.39 percent are over one million and above.

Housing unit value	Units
Less than $50,000	6,910
$50,000 to $99,999	3,253
$100,000 to $149,999	17,586
$150,000 to $199,999	34,525
$200,000 to $299,999	42,866
$300,000 to $499,999	25,669
$500,000 to $999,999	4,785
$1,000,000 or more	974
Median (dollars)	211,800

Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

Albuquerque Housing Mortgage

The median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,346, 0.22 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 6.29 percent pay between $500 to $999, 15.79 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 8.26 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 2.99 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 1.09 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 0.89 percent pay between $3,000 or more.

The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $457, 2.71 percent of homes pay less than $250, 4.63 percent pays between $250 to $399, 7.42 percent pay between $400 to $599, 3.01 percent pays between $600 to $799, 0.87 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 0.56 pays between $1000 or more.

Monthly Owner costs with mortgage	Units
Less than $500	551
$500 to $999	15,572
$1,000 to $1,499	39,104
$1,500 to $1,999	20,471
$2,000 to $2,499	7,395
$2,500 to $2,999	2,700
$3,000 or more	2,208
Median (dollars)	1,346
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage	Units
Less than $250	6,715
$250 to $399	11,459
$400 to $599	18,385
$600 to $799	7,454
$800 to $999	2,150
$1,000 or more	1,380
Median (dollars)	457

Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

Albuquerque Rental

Total number of Albuquerque rental homes or apartments are 90,611, occupied by Renter, The median value of Albuquerque average rental rate is $905. The housing market in ABQ has been nothing short, 8.04 percent of homes are under $500, 50.41 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 36.35 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 1.67 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.11 percent are above $3000.

        

Rental	Units
Less than $500	7,284
$500 to $999	45,673
$1,000 to $1,499	25,829
$1,500 to $1,999	7,112
$2,000 to $2,499	990
$2,500 to $2,999	521
$3,000 or more	101
Median (dollars)	905

Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates