Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. The estimated population of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico is 5,904 people, with a median age of 52.7.

We can look at the total population in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,904
-3.53% -3.17%
2020
6,120
+0.1%
-
2019
6,114
-0.28% -
2018
6,131
+0.56%
-
2017
6,097
- -

Population of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
47.6%
58.7%
-18.91%
Black/African American
1.3%
0.3%
+333.33%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
45.3%
35.8%
+26.54%
Asian
0.2%
1.5%
-86.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.1%
+23.81%
Other
3%
1.6%
+87.50%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.7 -1.5% 53.1 -1.12% 51 -4.49%
2020 53.5 -0.74% 53.7 -0.37% 53.4 -0.74%
2019 53.9 +7.16% 53.9 +7.16% 53.8 +9.8%
2018 50.3 +1% 50.3 +5.67% 49 -6.49%
2017 49.8 - 47.6 - 52.4 -

The median age of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 437 -70.89% 313 -95.94% 181 63
10 to 19 324 -43.43% 301 +76.56% 177 539
20 to 29 145 +128.95% 159 +118.87% 330 431
30 to 39 258 +12.83% 362 7.83% 274 303
40 to 49 382 -17.62% 379 -19.79% 275 280
50 to 59 368 0.1% 435 +18.68% 358 491
60 to 69 557 +29.37% 724 2.77% 723 718
70+ 454 -23.79% 499 -4% 308 453

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico is $64,304.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,554.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,648.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico is currently $121,682.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.91% of households in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.02%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is $52,667.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque by the total population of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    29.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.44%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque over the age of 16 is 5,141.

Of those people, a total of 49.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is 49.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 197 17.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 459 54.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 302 57.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 358 62.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 550 86.90% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 606 68.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 467 69.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 741 40.80% 10.60%
65 to 74 years 990 32.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 471 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,261 52.40% 1.90%
Black or African American 74 79.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 13 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 819 50.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 951 35.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 2,215 57.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,504 45.60% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is 2,520, with median earnings of $41,946.00.

Women in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico earning approximately 57.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,520 $41,946.00
Male 1,365 $50,579.00
Female 1,155 $29,117.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 248 $132,979.00
Business and Financial 117 $57,279.00
Computer and Mathematical 127 $88,635.00
Architecture and Engineering 91 $91,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $0.00
Community and Social Service 76 $53,750.00
Legal 186 $162,609.00
Educational and Library 163 $18,355.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 68 $49,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 219 $212,986.00
Healthcare Support 104 $13,852.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $9,522.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $72,589.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00
Sales 280 $20,611.00
Office and Administrative Support 116 $29,609.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $51,080.00
Production 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 225 $41,209.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 161 $157,715.00 87 $132,686.00
Business and Financial 60 $111,250.00 57 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 127 $88,635.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 91 $91,063.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $0.00 42 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 72 $62,717.00
Legal 95 $163,678.00 91 $0.00
Educational and Library 83 $16,853.00 80 $20,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $0.00 43 $48,313.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $250,001.00 148 $46,563.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 104 $13,852.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 46 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $0.00 13 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $29,293.00 14 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Sales 96 $0.00 184 $18,679.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 116 $29,609.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 77 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $51,080.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 225 $41,209.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,509 households in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, with an average household size of 2.35 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,632 families in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque with an average family size of 2.84 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,168 122 342 877
Average Household Size 2.94 3.29 3.14 1.13
Total Families 1,168 122 342 0
Average Household Size 2.87 2.57 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 1,632 families in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 4.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,673 housing units in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,509 93.86%
Vacant 164 6.14%

19.94% of the total 2,673 housing units in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque are rental units. This is approximately 533 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,944 are occupied by the owner - or 72.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is $909.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    32
  • Less than $500
    63
  • $500 to $999
    345
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    95
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    18
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is $445,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    44
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    29
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    162
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    232
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    741
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    603
  • $1,000,000 or more
    115

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The chart below shows the number of properties in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    193
  • 1940 to 1949
    186
  • 1950 to 1959
    362
  • 1960 to 1969
    437
  • 1970 to 1979
    526
  • 1980 to 1989
    203
  • 1990 to 1999
    254
  • 2000 to 2009
    359
  • 2010 to 2013
    153
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    216
  • 1 vehicle available
    773
  • 2 vehicles available
    596
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    924

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    60
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    122
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    304
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    533
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    340
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    205
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    290
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    5
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    78
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    196
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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