Economy & Jobs — Albuquerque, New Mexico
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $68,317 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $39,117 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 296,349 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.0% |
| Professional | 15.2% |
| Retail | 10.9% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 643 |
| Law Offices | 590 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 432 |
| Real Estate Offices | 343 |
| Dental Offices | 342 |
| Insurance Agencies | 325 |
| Physician Offices | 248 |
| Beauty Salons | 202 |
| Coffee Shops | 195 |
| Gas Stations | 179 |
| Child Day Care | 177 |
| Auto Repair | 165 |
| Hotels Motels | 144 |
| Accounting Firms | 138 |
| Commercial Banks | 124 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
