Albuquerque, NM Demographics

A map of Albuquerque's Population by Race

Albuquerque, New Mexico had a population of 564,559 in 2020. It was 37.7% White, 2.9% Black, 3.2% Asian, 47.7% Hispanic, 5.1% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Albuquerque, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Albuquerque is the most populous. 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's White Population

212,966 residents of Albuquerque identify as White, or 37.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Albuquerque roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Albuquerque is ranked #238 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Albuquerque is more White than neighboring North Valley (34.6% White), and South Valley (15.8% White). Albuquerque is less White than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (48.2% White), Kirtland AFB (60.5% White), and Paradise Hills (43.2% White).

Albuquerque's Black Population

16,649 residents of Albuquerque identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Albuquerque roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Albuquerque is ranked #22 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Albuquerque is more Black than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (1% Black), North Valley (0.6% Black), South Valley (0.9% Black), and Paradise Hills (1.7% Black). Albuquerque is less Black than neighboring Kirtland AFB (8.2% Black).

Albuquerque's Asian Population

18,041 residents of Albuquerque identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Albuquerque roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Albuquerque is ranked #14 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Albuquerque is more Asian than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (1.1% Asian), North Valley (0.6% Asian), South Valley (0.3% Asian), and Paradise Hills (1% Asian).

Albuquerque's Hispanic Population

269,238 residents of Albuquerque identify as Hispanic, or 47.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Albuquerque roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Albuquerque is ranked #239 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Albuquerque is more Hispanic than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (44.2% Hispanic), Kirtland AFB (18.5% Hispanic), and Paradise Hills (47.4% Hispanic). Albuquerque is less Hispanic than neighboring North Valley (59% Hispanic), and South Valley (80% Hispanic).

Albuquerque's Native American/Other Population

28,566 residents of Albuquerque identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Albuquerque roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Albuquerque is ranked #153 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Albuquerque is more Native American/Other than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (3% Native American/Other), North Valley (3% Native American/Other), South Valley (1.9% Native American/Other), Kirtland AFB (2.3% Native American/Other), and Paradise Hills (3.1% Native American/Other).

Albuquerque's Multiracial Population

19,099 residents of Albuquerque identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Albuquerque roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Albuquerque is ranked #150 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Albuquerque is more Multiracial than neighboring Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (2.5% Multiracial), North Valley (2.2% Multiracial), and South Valley (1.2% Multiracial). Albuquerque is less Multiracial than neighboring Kirtland AFB (7.3% Multiracial), and Paradise Hills (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.