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Population and households in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Household size in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.22 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Albuquerque area. Household size has climbed from 2.33 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.9 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 47.2, even as the national median rose.
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of New Mexico cities.
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Renters in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.3 points, 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque than nationally: 7.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing. Of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people, only three have older homes.
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $836 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $950 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $911 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,208 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$372 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque runs $1,208 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $372 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.8% 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 southeast; the highest are in the west.
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Bachelor's degrees in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.9% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.2% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (44.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque has a higher share of college graduates than at least four in five New Mexico cities.
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Los Ranchos de Albuquerque has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New Mexico cities.
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
| Period | Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.9 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 2.55 | 44.9 | 7.4% | 17.5% | 7.3% | 1969 | $1,208 | 44.5% | 96.3% | 3.4% |
| North Valley | 2.35 | 45.9 | 15.8% | 28.6% | 5.1% | 1979 | $1,014 | 33.8% | 89.0% | 7.7% |
| Albuquerque area | 2.55 | 41.1 | 13.1% | 30.9% | 7.0% | 1986 | $1,356 | 35.0% | 90.2% | 5.4% |
| Paradise Hills | 2.61 | 39.0 | 16.9% | 26.3% | 2.1% | 1999 | $1,652 | 42.8% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| 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% |
| Kirtland Afb | 2.36 | 21.1 | 10.5% | 100.0% | 42.4% | 1997 | $1,766 | 71.4% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| South Valley | 2.85 | 41.8 | 14.1% | 24.6% | 6.6% | 1970 | $943 | 15.1% | 78.4% | 4.2% |
| Cedar Crest | 2.28 | 48.1 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 1987 | $950 | 56.7% | 98.2% | 3.2% |
| Zamora | 2.58 | 44.3 | 8.6% | 5.2% | 9.6% | 1988 | $1,113 | 39.7% | 98.1% | 0.6% |
| Five Points | 2.12 | 51.4 | 12.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1994 | $1,351 | 19.8% | 74.1% | 20.5% |
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. 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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