Kirtland AFB is a CDP located in Bernalillo County New Mexico. Kirtland AFB has a 2024 population of 4,476. Kirtland AFB is currently growing at a rate of 7.67% annually and its population has increased by 4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,279 in 2020.
The average household income in Kirtland AFB is $86,065 with a poverty rate of 12.93%. The median age in Kirtland AFB is 23.7 years: 24.2 years for males, and 23.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kirtland AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,978 | 57.82% |
| Two or more races | 690 | 20.17% |
| Black or African American | 444 | 12.98% |
| Asian | 253 | 7.4% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.35% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,215 | 2.38 | 2.2 | 97.8 |
| Non Family | 590 | 1.02 | 4.6 | 95.4 |
| Married | 496 | 3.49 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 84 | 3.62 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 45 | 5.67 | 0 | 100 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
2.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 0.85% |
| Associates Degree | 365 | 23.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 388 | 25.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 287 | 18.76% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 9.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 314 | 20.52% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 889 | 874 | 410 |
| Black | 277 | 277 | 205 |
| Hispanic | 239 | 233 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 174 | 32 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 7 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,052 | $81,220 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $130,426 | $130,691 | $75,909 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $48,542 | $18,929 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,802 | $70,192 | $26,094 |
| Some College | $43,889 | $53,692 | $21,541 |
$54,802
Average Earnings
$70,192
Average Male
$26,094
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.14% of Kirtland AFB residents speak only English, while 7.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 234 | 234 | 100% |
| White | 1,431 | 71 | 4.96% |
| Hispanic | 748 | 69 | 9.22% |
| Multiple | 573 | 7 | 1.22% |
12.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.27%
Male Poverty Rate
25.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kirtland AFB is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kirtland AFB is Multiple, with 1.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.65% |
| Some College | 4.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
| Male Employed | 1.53% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,210 | $79,721 |
| Households | $79,301 | $86,065 |
| Married Families | $87,636 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,042 | $88,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
381
Number of Veterans
352
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 317 |
| First Gulf War | 137 |
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 287 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 205 | 30.42% |
| Black | 159 | 90.34% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 20.2% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 12.66% |
| Asian | 7 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
86.9%
Labor Force Participation
23.7%
Employment Rate
13.9%
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
19.2%
Born in Kirtland AFB
98.13%
Native Born
1.87%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
98.13% of Kirtland AFB residents were born in the United States, with 19.2% having been born in New Mexico. 1.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,476 | 319 | 7.67% |
| 2023 | 4,157 | 320 | 8.34% |
| 2022 | 3,837 | -305 | -7.36% |
| 2021 | 4,142 | -137 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 4,279 | 0 | 0% |