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Albuquerque has a population of 448,607.
In Albuquerque, about 47% of adults are married.
In 2000, Albuquerque had a median family income of $46,979. Albuquerque is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Albuquerque benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Albuquerque residents, with $458,123. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Albuquerque, 60% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in New Mexico, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Albuquerque, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Albuquerque strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Albuquerque to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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