West Bernalillo CCD, Bernalillo County, New Mexico Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for West Bernalillo CCD, 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 West Bernalillo CCD, New Mexico. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in West Bernalillo CCD, New Mexico. The estimated population of West Bernalillo CCD, New Mexico is 13,923 people, with a median age of 34.5.

We can look at the total population in West Bernalillo CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,923
+5.31%
+17.83%
2020
13,221
+6.24%
-
2019
12,444
+5.56%
-
2018
11,788
-0.24% -
2017
11,816
- -

Population of West Bernalillo CCD, 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
28.3%
25.2%
+12.30%
Black/African American
4.2%
3.6%
+16.67%
Native
14.5%
17.4%
-16.67%
Hispanic
43.6%
46.6%
-6.44%
Asian
3.2%
5.8%
-44.83%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.3%
+76.92%
Other
3.8%
0.1%
+3,700.00%

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 West Bernalillo CCD, 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 34.5 +0.58% 34.4 +0.88% 34.8 +0.58%
2020 34.3 +4.57% 34.1 +3.33% 34.6 +6.13%
2019 32.8 -1.5% 33 -2.08% 32.6 -0.91%
2018 33.3 +3.42% 33.7 +5.97% 32.9 +1.54%
2017 32.2 - 31.8 - 32.4 -

The median age of West Bernalillo CCD, 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 1,053 -17.22% 886 -32.5% 862 625
10 to 19 914 +42.32% 573 +80.83% 1,335 1,185
20 to 29 1,209 -22.96% 858 -0.52% 938 852
30 to 39 1,262 -2.05% 935 -8.46% 1,223 849
40 to 49 1,098 +28.53% 660 +70.6% 1,415 1,254
50 to 59 699 +52.21% 553 +52.13% 1,099 878
60 to 69 373 +40.34% 366 +24.94% 534 460
70+ 139 +51.23% 238 -11.25% 204 210

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of West Bernalillo CCD, New Mexico is $97,011.00.

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 West Bernalillo CCD.

  • Under 25
    $51,900.00
  • 25 to 44
    $108,822.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,656.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,185.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in West Bernalillo CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in West Bernalillo CCD, 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 West Bernalillo CCD, New Mexico is currently $117,889.00.

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.

13.33% of households in West Bernalillo CCD 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 West Bernalillo CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in West Bernalillo CCD is $35,184.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of West Bernalillo CCD by the total population of West Bernalillo CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in West Bernalillo CCD, 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 West Bernalillo CCD 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
    21.78%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in West Bernalillo CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of West Bernalillo CCD over the age of 16 is 10,917.

Of those people, a total of 59.50% 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 West Bernalillo CCD is 54.80%.

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 1,001 36.00% 17.80%
20 to 24 years 1,076 63.40% 21.10%
25 to 29 years 714 44.50% 13.50%
30 to 34 years 1,258 55.60% 4.50%
35 to 44 years 2,340 68.60% 6.60%
45 to 54 years 1,978 74.20% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 1,142 76.20% 4.50%
60 to 64 years 657 47.30% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 556 31.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 195 3.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in West Bernalillo CCD. 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 5,997 62.10% 7.40%
Black or African American 520 50.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,760 55.30% 19.30%
Asian 376 42.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,377 72.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 887 43.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,657 58.20% 9.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,094 60.80% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in West Bernalillo CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in West Bernalillo CCD is 5,985, with median earnings of $50,009.00.

Women in West Bernalillo CCD, New Mexico earning approximately 64.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,985 $50,009.00
Male 3,185 $57,094.00
Female 2,800 $36,538.00

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 848 $86,875.00
Business and Financial 501 $61,620.00
Computer and Mathematical 488 $98,160.00
Architecture and Engineering 296 $116,374.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 160 $35,833.00
Legal 38 $44,000.00
Educational and Library 353 $4,872.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 124 $54,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 322 $76,667.00
Healthcare Support 320 $9,703.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 54 $64,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 408 $7,331.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $22,798.00
Personal Care and Service 140 $27,908.00
Sales 610 $50,741.00
Office and Administrative Support 572 $37,907.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 129 $9,450.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 86 $10,268.00
Production 146 $32,900.00
Transportation and Material Moving 97 $33,942.00

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 603 $92,171.00 245 $59,464.00
Business and Financial 261 $59,219.00 240 $62,315.00
Computer and Mathematical 370 $118,750.00 118 $61,184.00
Architecture and Engineering 220 $116,045.00 76 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 160 $35,833.00
Legal 15 $0.00 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 51 $47,031.00 302 $4,530.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00 86 $44,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 50 $0.00 272 $76,429.00
Healthcare Support 89 $6,854.00 231 $13,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $56,989.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 250 $6,184.00 158 $8,571.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $4,837.00 48 $23,929.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 140 $27,908.00
Sales 414 $54,929.00 196 $36,705.00
Office and Administrative Support 215 $43,780.00 357 $35,139.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 129 $9,450.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 86 $10,268.00 0 $0.00
Production 113 $33,150.00 33 $29,519.00
Transportation and Material Moving 78 $54,500.00 19 $33,173.00

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 3,961 households in West Bernalillo CCD, with an average household size of 3.08 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 3,216 families in West Bernalillo CCD with an average family size of 3.44 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 2,444 288 484 745
Average Household Size 3.37 4.2 4.04 1.1
Total Families 2,444 288 484 0
Average Household Size 3.35 4.03 3.55 0

Poverty

Of the 3,216 families in West Bernalillo CCD, 7.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in West Bernalillo CCD:

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 4,151 housing units in West Bernalillo CCD, New Mexico.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,961 95.42%
Vacant 190 4.58%

8.14% of the total 4,151 housing units in West Bernalillo CCD are rental units. This is approximately 338 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,549 are occupied by the owner - or 85.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in West Bernalillo CCD is $1,665.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in West Bernalillo CCD 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
    74
  • Less than $500
    22
  • $500 to $999
    18
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    59
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    212
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    27
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in West Bernalillo CCD is $259,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in West Bernalillo CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    170
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    61
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    142
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    367
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,408
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,255
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    90
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in West Bernalillo CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in West Bernalillo CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    9
  • 1940 to 1949
    11
  • 1950 to 1959
    6
  • 1960 to 1969
    57
  • 1970 to 1979
    225
  • 1980 to 1989
    212
  • 1990 to 1999
    202
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,588
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,763
  • 2014 or later
    78

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 West Bernalillo CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    118
  • 1 vehicle available
    931
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,847
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,065

Commuting to Work

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

30.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in West Bernalillo CCD.

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
    115
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    153
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    191
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    632
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    996
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    537
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    823
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    216
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    187
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    550
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    331
  • 90 or more minutes
    144

Summary

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