Population 153,604 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sandoval County
Household size in Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.67 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.80 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Sandoval County average 2.80 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.88 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
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 Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 39.6 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.7 | 41.1 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Sandoval County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the southeast.
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 Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 13.8% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 14.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 12.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 13.1% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Sandoval County (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. The Albuquerque area as a whole looks much the same.
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 Sandoval County
Renters in Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 31.7% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 33.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 33.0% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sandoval County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly four in ten owners (38.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 2.2 points since 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 Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Sandoval County than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, as it has nationally. Only one other New Mexico county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1982 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1983 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1984 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1986 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Sandoval County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1997, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast. Sandoval County has the newest homes of any New Mexico county.
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 Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,044 | $884 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,121 | $970 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,176 | $1,050 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,476 | $1,356 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$432 | +$472 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sandoval County pays $1,476 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Albuquerque area ($1,356). Rents are up $432 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Only one other New Mexico county has higher rents.
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 Sandoval County
Bachelor's degrees in Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 29.1% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.7% | 29.5% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 31.6% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 35.0% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Sandoval County (34.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
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 Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 86.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 87.3% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.2% | 88.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 90.2% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sandoval County is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of New Mexico's 33 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Sandoval County
| Period | Sandoval County | Albuquerque area | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.0% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Sandoval County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Sandoval County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandoval County | 2.80 | 42.7 | 13.7% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 1997 | $1,476 | 34.8% | 93.3% | 4.9% |
| Oldham County | 2.80 | 29.2 | 11.7% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 1968 | $1,112 | 23.0% | 86.7% | 1.7% |
| Potter County | 2.70 | 35.6 | 14.9% | 42.7% | 14.3% | 1968 | $1,090 | 18.0% | 77.6% | 3.4% |
| Coconino County | 2.39 | 36.7 | 11.9% | 40.3% | 15.2% | 1992 | $1,420 | 40.6% | 92.3% | 6.0% |
| Carson County | 2.65 | 41.3 | 8.9% | 20.8% | 19.2% | 1962 | $1,012 | 24.9% | 93.7% | 1.5% |
| Wheeler County | 2.53 | 43.9 | 14.6% | 23.8% | 25.3% | 1969 | $998 | 17.1% | 88.6% | 4.5% |
| Beckham County | 2.42 | 37.0 | 12.9% | 32.2% | 18.0% | 1980 | $886 | 14.2% | 84.0% | 7.5% |
| Washita County | 2.55 | 41.6 | 10.9% | 24.0% | 19.7% | 1967 | $816 | 19.6% | 87.5% | 5.8% |
| Canadian County | 2.94 | 36.4 | 10.7% | 25.2% | 6.3% | 1999 | $1,476 | 33.2% | 93.1% | 4.2% |
| Cleveland County | 2.52 | 37.3 | 12.1% | 36.1% | 8.5% | 1990 | $1,308 | 38.0% | 92.7% | 5.0% |
| Pottawatomie County | 2.61 | 38.4 | 11.0% | 29.6% | 10.6% | 1982 | $922 | 20.3% | 88.7% | 5.4% |
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 Sandoval County. 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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