Albuquerque, NM Demographics

A map of Albuquerque's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	268,412	269,238	47.7%	47.7%
White	210,840	212,966	37.5%	37.7%
Native American/Other	26,446	28,566	4.7%	5.1%
Multiracial	21,956	19,099	3.9%	3.4%
Asian	17,979	18,041	3.2%	3.2%
Black	16,585	16,649	2.9%	2.9%

Albuquerque, New Mexico has an estimated population of 562,218, a less than 1% change from the 564,559 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.7% Hispanic, 37.5% White, 4.7% Native American/Other, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 2.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albuquerque, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Albuquerque is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Albuquerque, that probability was 62.5% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albuquerque is ranked the most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Albuquerque was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Albuquerque's White Population

210,840 residents of Albuquerque, or 37.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albuquerque is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Albuquerque ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albuquerque's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Albuquerque's population has remained roughly unchanged at 37.5%.

Albuquerque is more White than neighboring North Valley (36% White), and South Valley (13.8% White). Albuquerque is less White than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (43% White), Kirtland AFB (55.9% White), and Paradise Hills (46.7% White).

Albuquerque's Black Population

16,585 residents of Albuquerque, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albuquerque is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Albuquerque ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albuquerque's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Albuquerque's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Albuquerque is more Black than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (0.4% Black), North Valley (0.1% Black), South Valley (0.9% Black), and Paradise Hills (1.1% Black). Albuquerque is less Black than neighboring Kirtland AFB (10% Black).

Albuquerque's Asian Population

17,979 residents of Albuquerque, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albuquerque is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Albuquerque ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albuquerque's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Albuquerque's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Albuquerque is more Asian than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (0.4% Asian), North Valley (0.1% Asian), South Valley (0.2% Asian), and Paradise Hills (0.4% Asian). Albuquerque is less Asian than neighboring Kirtland AFB (7.5% Asian).

Albuquerque's Hispanic Population

268,412 residents of Albuquerque, or 47.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albuquerque is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Albuquerque ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albuquerque's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Albuquerque's population has remained roughly unchanged at 47.7%.

Albuquerque is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (47.4% Hispanic), Kirtland AFB (20.5% Hispanic), and Paradise Hills (42.4% Hispanic). Albuquerque is less Hispanic than neighboring North Valley (60.3% Hispanic), and South Valley (82.3% Hispanic).

Albuquerque's Native American/Other Population

26,446 residents of Albuquerque, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Albuquerque is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Albuquerque ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albuquerque's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albuquerque's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Albuquerque is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (3.5% Native American/Other), North Valley (2.3% Native American/Other), South Valley (1.3% Native American/Other), and Kirtland AFB (0.6% Native American/Other). Albuquerque is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paradise Hills (6.3% Native American/Other).

Albuquerque's Multiracial Population

21,956 residents of Albuquerque, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albuquerque is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Albuquerque ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Albuquerque's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Albuquerque's population has increased from 3.4% to 3.9%.

Albuquerque is more Multiracial than neighboring North Valley (1.3% Multiracial), South Valley (1.5% Multiracial), and Paradise Hills (3.1% Multiracial). Albuquerque is less Multiracial than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (5.3% Multiracial), and Kirtland AFB (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.