Albuquerque, New Mexico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Albuquerque, New Mexico is 562,488 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in New Mexico. The median household income is $65,604, the median home value is $266,700, and the median age is 38.7.
The population has grown 2.5% since 2010 (546,755 → 560,326).
562,488
Population
3004
People / sq mi
$65,604
Median Income
$266,700
Median Home Value
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Albuquerque covers 187.3 sq mi of land at 3004 people per square mile.
About Albuquerque, NM
The poverty rate is what most separates Albuquerque from the typical city: 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 562,488 residents, Albuquerque is a city in New Mexico. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in New Mexico in the country, at #1 by population.
The typical household here earns about $65,604, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.8% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $266,700, with typical rent around $1,085.
Roughly 38.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. Around 12.8% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Albuquerque: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Albuquerque city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Albuquerque city had a population of 546,755 in 2010 and 560,326 in 2024, a 2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 564,885 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.18%.
560,326
Population (2024)
546,755
Population (2010)
564,885
Peak (2020)
0.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 546,755 |
| 2011 | 552,066 |
| 2012 | 555,002 |
| 2013 | 557,445 |
| 2014 | 557,444 |
| 2015 | 557,937 |
| 2016 | 559,192 |
| 2017 | 559,673 |
| 2018 | 559,629 |
| 2019 | 560,513 |
| 2020 | 564,885 |
| 2021 | 563,441 |
| 2022 | 561,422 |
| 2023 | 561,094 |
| 2024 | 560,326 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$65,604
Median Household Income
$39,117
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$266,700
Median Home Value
$1,085
Median Rent
61.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.9%
High School+
38.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.3%
Drive Alone
73.2%
Public Transit
12.8%
Work From Home
22.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
36.4%
Foreign Born
74.1%
Non-English at Home
8.0%
Veterans
15.2%
With Disability
91.7%
Health Insurance
95.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.7% |
| Public Administration | 6.6% |
| Construction | 6.0% |
| Information | 5.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Common questions about Albuquerque, NM
Frequently Asked Questions
Albuquerque, New Mexico has a population of 562,488 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in New Mexico.
The median household income in Albuquerque, New Mexico is $65,604, with 11.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Albuquerque, New Mexico is $266,700, with median monthly rent at $1,085 and a homeownership rate of 61.5%.
The median age in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 38.7 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The population has grown 2.5% since 2010 (546,755 → 560,326).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.