Demographics & People — Albuquerque, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 562,488 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~561,600 |
| Median Age | 38.8 |
| Total Households | 242,117 |
| Family Households | 132,951 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 310,851 |
| Black or African American | 18,748 |
| Asian | 18,281 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 269,483 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 299,300 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 279,981 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 165,207 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 100,731 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 97,069 |
| German | 51,787 |
| English | 46,904 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 45,814 |
| Irish | 43,304 |
| Hispanic: Spaniard | 26,665 |
Language
| English Only | 395,245 |
| Spanish | 107,024 |
| Population 5+ | 533,714 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 36,328 |
| Population 18+ | 441,990 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Albuquerque, New Mexico.