Bernalillo County's estimated 2026 population is 665,021 with a growth rate of -0.39% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bernalillo County is the largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 663,940 and has seen a growth of 0.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.5 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 38.3 years
There are 537,181 adults, (123,220 of whom are seniors) in Bernalillo County.
Female: 342,482 (50.8%)
Male: 331,448 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Bernalillo County includes 49.41% White, 12.47% other race, 5.04% Native American, 3.07% Black or African American, 3.04% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 333,021 | 49.41% |
| Two or more races | 181,137 | 26.88% |
| Other race | 84,014 | 12.47% |
| Native American | 33,985 | 5.04% |
| Black or African American | 20,717 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 20,480 | 3.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 576 | 0.09% |
Bernalillo County's average per capita income is $48,890. Household income levels show a median of $69,473. The poverty rate stands at 15.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $112,421 | $137,122 |
| Families | $89,576 | $113,460 |
| Households | $69,473 | $93,331 |
| Non Families | $46,115 | $62,579 |
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