Demographics
The population of Albuquerque consists of:
69.7% White (Non-Hispanic White 42.1%)
4.6% Native American
4.6% Multiracial (two or more races)
3.3% Black or African American
2.6% Asian
15.1% from other races
The median income for a household in Albuquerque averaged with $38,272 with an average income of $46,979 for families.
For every 100 females, there are 94.4 males.
Economy
With the growing world of technology, Albuquerque has one of the highest concentration of high-tech private companies and government institutions in America.
Forbes Magazine rated the city the best city in America for business and careers.
Albuquerque was ranked seventh among America's Engineering Capitals.
Ranked among the Top 10 Best Cities to Live by U.S. News & World Report as well as ranking 4th as the best place to live for families by the TLC Network.
National Geographic Adventure placed it in the Top 50 Best Places to Live and Play.
Climate
The climate of Albuquerque is that of an arid desert climate with cool winters and hot summers.
Year round climate is typicaly sunny an dry with low humidity and an average of 3415 hours of sun per year.
While the city has four distinct seasons, the heat and cold are typically mild compared to other parts of the country.
An inside joke to most local inhabitants is that Albuquerque can experience all four seasons in one day.
Despite the joke, Albuquerque is one of the best cities for private gardening with consistent weather that allows for year-round gardens.
Hospitals
Albuquerque is home to Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute and Presbyterian Health Services with its hospitals being some of the highest rated nationally.
Albuquerque is one of the few cities to not only have a dedicated heart hospitals, but dedicated services for maternity, children, and cancer.
Ranked one of the best cities to retire based on health services in America.
Presybterian Health and Lovelace are also a couple of the largest employers in Albuquerque.
Transportation
Albuquerque is home to Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute and Presbyterian Health Services with its hospitals being some of the highest rated nationally.
Albuquerque is one of the few cities to not only have a dedicated heart hospitals, but dedicated services for maternity, children, and cancer.
Ranked one of the best cities to retire based on health services in America.
Presybterian Health and Lovelace are also a couple of the largest employers in Albuquerque.