Population 12,399 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bernalillo
Household size in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Bernalillo run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.72, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.9 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.9 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.4, Bernalillo is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Bernalillo: 15.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bernalillo
Renters in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bernalillo is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bernalillo: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Bernalillo has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of New Mexico cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Bernalillo is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $809 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $963 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $963 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,115 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$305 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Bernalillo runs $1,115 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $305 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bernalillo
Bachelor's degrees in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Bernalillo than nationally: 29.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.6% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Bernalillo never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bernalillo
| Period | Bernalillo | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Bernalillo is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bernalillo compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo | 2.47 | 45.4 | 15.7% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 1995 | $1,115 | 29.0% | 85.3% | 5.9% |
| El Llanito | 2.81 | 53.2 | 5.1% | 6.4% | 6.8% | 1995 | $1,909 | 35.5% | 96.8% | 5.2% |
| Ranchitos | 2.37 | 54.9 | 14.8% | 5.1% | 6.0% | 2012 | $1,595 | 43.0% | 95.5% | 2.8% |
| Placitas | 2.12 | 62.0 | 4.3% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 1999 | $2,229 | 58.7% | 97.1% | 3.0% |
| Corrales | 2.42 | 53.7 | 4.3% | 12.6% | 9.5% | 1987 | $1,221 | 50.1% | 95.9% | 6.4% |
| Rio Rancho | 2.75 | 41.3 | 13.6% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 1999 | $1,555 | 35.3% | 95.0% | 4.4% |
| Algodones | 3.97 | 36.4 | 17.2% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 1989 | $1,442 | 14.2% | 77.8% | 6.2% |
| San Felipe Pueblo | 4.77 | 29.5 | 25.3% | 7.0% | 10.4% | 1994 | $1,427 | 12.0% | 72.3% | 7.0% |
| Domingo | 2.23 | 58.3 | 4.7% | 8.2% | 9.0% | 2001 | $1,918 | 61.2% | 97.3% | 2.2% |
| Cerrillos | 2.08 | 57.7 | 3.9% | 32.4% | 16.7% | 1988 | $1,305 | 53.5% | 93.8% | 5.1% |
| Madrid | 1.47 | 65.3 | 1.9% | 44.5% | 23.6% | 1981 | $1,273 | 68.3% | 100.0% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bernalillo. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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