Bernalillo is a town located in Sandoval County New Mexico. Bernalillo has a 2024 population of 9,143. Bernalillo is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,026 in 2020.
The average household income in Bernalillo is $72,435 with a poverty rate of 15.93%. The median age in Bernalillo is 43.2 years: 42.1 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bernalillo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,411 | 58.27% |
| Two or more races | 1,824 | 19.64% |
| Other race | 1,453 | 15.65% |
| Native American | 529 | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.59% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,908 | 2.33 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 1,677 | 2.92 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 1,306 | 1.29 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Female | 709 | 2.59 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 216 | 3.16 | 81 | 19 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 810 | 11.4% |
| Associates Degree | 736 | 10.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 708 | 9.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 650 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 2,264 | 31.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 580 | 8.16% |
| Some College | 1,359 | 19.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,611 | 3,416 | 388 |
| White | 2,029 | 1,896 | 875 |
| 2+ Races | 1,317 | 1,076 | 188 |
| Other Race | 1,038 | 636 | 38 |
| Native American | 366 | 250 | 41 |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 20 |
| Asian | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 47.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,375 | $0 | $48,458 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,254 | $85,375 | $61,223 |
| High School Graduate | $31,764 | $36,832 | $28,118 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,322 | $30,019 | $11,435 |
| Overall | $31,820 | $37,317 | $28,038 |
| Some College | $29,232 | $37,861 | $26,875 |
$31,820
Average Earnings
$37,317
Average Male
$28,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
57.66% of Bernalillo residents speak only English, while 42.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,158 | 1,232 | 20.01% |
| Multiple | 1,770 | 451 | 25.48% |
| Other | 1,446 | 381 | 26.35% |
| White | 2,419 | 172 | 7.11% |
| Native | 507 | 37 | 7.3% |
| Black | 48 | 11 | 22.92% |
| Islander | 6 | 3 | 50% |
15.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.63%
Male Poverty Rate
16.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bernalillo is Islander, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bernalillo is White, with 7.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.56% |
| High School | 19.89% |
| Some College | 11.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.21% |
| Male Employed | 6.5% |
| Female Employed | 6.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,000 | $79,349 |
| Households | $57,905 | $72,435 |
| Married Families | $79,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,744 | $52,839 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
455
Number of Veterans
443
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 256 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 55 to 64 | 121 |
| 75+ | 118 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 350 | 7.37% |
| Hispanic | 224 | 4.28% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 4.08% |
| Other Race | 44 | 3.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59%
Born in Bernalillo
85.49%
Native Born
14.51%
Foreign Born
9.8%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
85.49% of Bernalillo residents were born in the United States, with 59% having been born in New Mexico. 9.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,290 | 30 | 0.32% |
| 2028 | 9,260 | 29 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 9,231 | 29 | 0.32% |
| 2026 | 9,202 | 30 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 9,172 | 29 | 0.32% |
| 2024 | 9,143 | 29 | 0.32% |
| 2023 | 9,114 | 25 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 9,089 | -31 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 9,120 | 94 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 9,026 | -1,473 | -14.03% |
| 2019 | 10,499 | 410 | 4.06% |
| 2018 | 10,089 | 459 | 4.77% |
| 2017 | 9,630 | 364 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 9,266 | 350 | 3.93% |
| 2015 | 8,916 | 235 | 2.71% |
| 2014 | 8,681 | 229 | 2.71% |
| 2013 | 8,452 | 14 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 8,438 | 29 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 8,409 | 74 | 0.89% |
| 2010 | 8,335 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,611 | 651 | 10.92% |
| 1990 | 5,960 | 2,948 | 97.88% |
| 1980 | 3,012 | 438 | 17.02% |
| 1960 | 2,574 | -6,716 | -72.29% |