Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Bernalillo County is the most populous county in the state of New Mexico. It is located in central New Mexico, and surrounds the most populous city in the state, Albuquerque. Its 2009 population was 642,527.[1]

## Statistical Facts[edit]

Race

* White Non-Hispanic (48.3%)
* Hispanic (42.0%)
* Other race (16.1%)
* American Indian (5.2%)
* Two or more races (4.2%)
* Black (2.8%)
* Vietnamese (0.5%)

Land Area

* Land area: 1166 sq. mi.
* Water area: 2.6 sq. mi.
* Population density: 551 people per square mile

Income

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Bernalillo County: 89.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

## References[edit]

1. ↑ U.S. Census Bureau

## External links[edit]

* Bernalillo County, Official Website