Population667,601 (2025 est.)
A Regional Center With Territorial Roots
Bernalillo County, New MexicoAlbuquerque anchors Bernalillo County, where Old Town and the later railway-era center reflect different stages of community development. The county’s territorial history adds another timeline, connecting a regional civic center with the changing institutions that served New Mexico during the nineteenth century. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 667,601 residents in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, on July 1, 2025.
Bernalillo County at a Glance
Population667,601 (2025 est.)
County SeatAlbuquerque
Largest CityAlbuquerque
Established1852 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water1,167 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Bernalillo became one of New Mexico Territory’s original counties in 1852, following an earlier Mexican administrative district. Albuquerque’s own history includes the Spanish villa established in 1706 and a later town center associated with railway arrival in the 1880s. These are different layers of the regional story. County organization, the older plaza community and railway development should be read together without treating any one founding date as the beginning of human life in the area.
Begin with Albuquerque’s Old Town and railway history to understand two different parts of the city story. The city’s museum resources offer further context for local leadership and community development. Keep Bernalillo County distinct from the separate town of Bernalillo when searching for destinations or records. Current visitor information should guide access to individual places, while the older administrative timeline helps explain why historical documents may use different geographic frameworks.
What Shapes Us
Place And Character
The county’s territorial history adds another timeline, connecting a regional civic center with the changing institutions that served New Mexico during the nineteenth century.
The Local Story
Albuquerque’s own history includes the Spanish villa established in 1706 and a later town center associated with railway arrival in the 1880s.
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Begin with Albuquerque’s Old Town and railway history to understand two different parts of the city story. The city’s museum resources offer further context for local leadership and community development.
Discover the many histories within a shared regional home.
A Closer Look
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MDC health care transition could cost millions. Commissioners weigh next steps - nm.news
MDC health care transition could cost millions. Commissioners weigh next steps nm.news
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20 locations throughout Bernalillo County opens for expanded early voting - Yahoo
20 locations throughout Bernalillo County opens for expanded early voting Yahoo
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Government
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Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
21St Century Public Academy – Elementary; grades 01-08. 4300 CUTLER AVE. NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110. 505-254-0280.
Abq School Of Excellence – Other; grades KG-12. 13201 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87112. 505-312-7711.
Abq Sign Language Academy – Other; grades KG-12. 620 LOMAS BLVD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102. 505-244-7553.
Aces Technical Charter School – Other; grades PK-10. 4501 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109. 505-506-1186.
Adobe Acres Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 1724 CAMINO DEL VALLE SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105. 505-877-4799.
Albuquerque Aviation Academy – High; grades 06-12. 4100 AEROSPACE PKWY BW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87121. 505-296-7677.
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy – Elementary; grades PK-08. 7500 LA MORADA NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87120. 505-836-7706.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Lovelace Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102. 505-727-8000.
Lovelace Westside Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 10501 Golf Course Road Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114. 505-727-2001.
Lovelace Women'S Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 4701 Montgomery Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109. 505-727-7805.
Presbyterian Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 1100 Central Avenue Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106. 505-724-8386.
Unm Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106. 505-272-2111.
Central Desert Behavioral Health Hospital – Psychiatric. 1525 N Renaissance Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102. 505-243-3387.
Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Albuquerque – Psychiatric. 5400 Gibson Boulevard Se, 4Th Floor Box# 8, Albuquerque, NM 87108. 505-254-4500.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Main Library – 501 Copper Ave. Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87102. 505-768-5100.
East Mountain Library – 487 Nm 333, Tijeras, NM 87059. 505-281-8508.
Pueblo Of Isleta Public Library – 950 Moonlight Dr., Albuquerque, NM 87105. 505-869-9808.
Alamosa/Robert L. Murphy Memorial Library – 6900 Gonzales Rd Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87121. 505-836-0684.
Central & Unser – Patrick J. Baca Library – 8081 Central Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87121. 505-768-4320.
Cherry Hills Library – 6901 Barstow Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111. 505-857-8321.
Erna Fergusson Library – 3700 San Mateo Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87110. 505-888-8100.
Courts
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DMV
New Mexico — How to Title a Vehicle
New Mexico — Renew a Vehicle Registration
Transportation
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Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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Local Questions
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667,601 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
1,167.377 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with these official New Mexico resources: Maps & Locations; How to Title a Vehicle; Renew a Vehicle Registration. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Bernalillo became one of New Mexico Territory’s original counties in 1852, following an earlier Mexican administrative district. Albuquerque’s own history includes the Spanish villa established in 1706 and a later town center associated with railway arrival in the 1880s. These are different layers of the regional story. County organization, the older plaza community and railway development should be read together without treating any one founding date as the beginning of human life in the area.
Begin with Albuquerque’s Old Town and railway history to understand two different parts of the city story. The city’s museum resources offer further context for local leadership and community development. Keep Bernalillo County distinct from the separate town of Bernalillo when searching for destinations or records. Current visitor information should guide access to individual places, while the older administrative timeline helps explain why historical documents may use different geographic frameworks.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 1,161.245 square miles of land and 6.132 square miles of water in Bernalillo County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Bernalillo County had an estimated 676,867 residents on July 1, 2020, and 667,601 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population decreased by 9,266 residents, or about 1.4%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
Albuquerque is the county seat listed for Bernalillo County by the National Association of Counties. For an office visit, confirm the specific department’s address before traveling. NACo county profile.
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