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Population Review

Census ACS · #62 MSA

Albuquerque Metro Area

The Albuquerque, Nm Metropolitan Statistical Area has 918,567 residents. The median household income is $67,995 and the median home value is $263,500.

918,567

Population

99

People / sq mi

$67,995

Median Income

$263,500

Median Home Value

The Albuquerque CBSA covers 9,283 sq mi of land at 98.9 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White55.2%
Black or African American2.7%
Asian2.5%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)9.0%

Economy & Income

$67,995

Median Household Income

$38,300

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Albuquerque metro's price level is 95.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 4.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $67,995 has the buying power of $71,165 in average-priced US metros.

95.5

Price Level (US = 100)

$71,165

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$67,995

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$263,500

Median Home Value

$1,102

Median Rent

68.7%

Homeownership

Education

90.3%

High School+

35.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.0%

Drive Alone

12.9%

Work From Home

24.6 min

Avg Commute

35.9%

Foreign Born

Albuquerque spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Albuquerque, Nm Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 918,567 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #62 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Albuquerque metro area is $67,995, with a per capita income of $38,300.

The Albuquerque, Nm CBSA spans the state of New Mexico.

Data for the Albuquerque, Nm CBSA (10740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.