Bernalillo County, NM

County

Cities in Bernalillo County

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Bernalillo

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.2%

Households with Children

25.3%

School Enrollment K-12

67,319

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 15.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.4%
High School / GED: 22.3%
Some College or Associate's: 30.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.8%
Single Parents: 11.5%
Couples & Adults: 30.9%
Living Alone: 43.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 49.1%
Asian: 2.8%
Black or African American: 2.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 4.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 62.0%
Puerto Rican: 1.2%
Cuban: 1.1%
Dominican: 0.3%
Central American: 1.1%
South American: 1.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 32.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.0%
Other White: 56.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 52.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 35.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 73.4%
Spanish: 21.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 5.4%
College / Graduate: 7.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources