Bernalillo County's 2026 population is estimated at 665,021, reflecting a -0.39% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bernalillo County is the largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 663,940 and has grown 0.16% since 2010.
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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