Bernalillo County, NM Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Bernalillo County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 676,143 | 2,109,122 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 579.3 | 17.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.08% | 0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 283,224 | 824,565 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bernalillo County grew by 7.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 673,610 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bernalillo County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Bernalillo County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,617 | $62,378 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.49% | 4.57% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bernalillo County is about 7% higher than in New Mexico.
Housing
| Metric | Bernalillo County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $262,611 | $197,886 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,087 | $1,020 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.3% | 69.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bernalillo County is about 20.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,087 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bernalillo County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bernalillo County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 18.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.8 | 37.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 156 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,397 | $4,840 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,856 | 4,931 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,643 | 619 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New Mexico:
De Baca County (7.3 min), Quay County (8.7 min), Union County (10.1 min).
Slowest:
Mora County (48.6 min), Torrance County (33.7 min), Sandoval County (30.1 min).
The average commute time in Bernalillo County is 21 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in New Mexico.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bernalillo County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Bernalillo County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.4% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
New Mexico:
Los Alamos County (0.6), Santa Fe County (0.4), Bernalillo County (0.3).
Lowest:
Guadalupe County (0.2), Luna County (0.2), McKinley County (0.2).
Health
Bernalillo County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bernalillo County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.3% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.8% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New Mexico:
Los Alamos County (0.8), Santa Fe County (0.8), Bernalillo County (0.8).
Lowest:
McKinley County (0.8), Cibola County (0.8), Luna County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
The population of Bernalillo County, New Mexico is 676,143, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
The population density of Bernalillo County, New Mexico is 579.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
The median household income in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is $66,617, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
The median home price in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is $262,611, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bernalillo County, New Mexico?
The unemployment rate in Bernalillo County, New Mexico is 5.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.