Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM

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2021 Population

103,699

1.86% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

1.39% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.6%

0.513% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$42,093

3.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$182,300

5.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

44,823

1.89% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM had a population of 104k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $42,093. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM declined from 105,664 to 103,699, a −1.86% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,726 to $42,093, a 3.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (34.5%), White (Hispanic) (28.6%), Other (Hispanic) (9.98%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%).

33.3% of the households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.2% of the residents in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM are Central New Mexico Community College (9,303 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was $182,300, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

Most people in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM borders Valencia, Bernalillo (East Mountains) Counties & Isleta Pueblo PUMA, NM, Albuquerque City (Near Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM, Albuquerque City (Central) & Bernalillo County (North Valley) PUMA, NM, and Albuquerque City (Southwest Mesa) & Bernalillo County (Southwest Mesa & South Valley) PUMA, NM.

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM is home to a population of 104k people, from which 90.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 14.9% of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (35.7k people) in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.7k White (Hispanic) and 10.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM are Spanish (24,720 households), Navajo (1,862 households), and Vietnamese (1,025 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,997

Women

49.2%

52,645

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 103,642 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

90.2%

2021 Citizenship

90.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.2% of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was 90.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
35.7k ± 1.66k
White (Hispanic)
29.7k ± 2.19k
Other (Hispanic)
10.3k ± 2.04k

50.2%

Hispanic Population

52.1k people

50.2% of the people in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM are hispanic (52.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
8,090 ± 2,120 people
Cuba
1,042 ± 789 people
Vietnam
729 ± 661 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 8,090 Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM residents, followed by Cuba with 1,042 and Vietnam with 729.

Foreign-Born Population

14.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

14.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

As of 2021, 14.9% of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM residents (15.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
24,720 households (25.4%)
Navajo
1,862 households (1.91%)
Vietnamese
1,025 households (1.05%)

33.3% of the households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was Spanish. 25.4% of the households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,383 ± 384
Gulf War (2001-)
1,738 ± 420
Gulf War (1990s)
714 ± 230

Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM employs 44.8k people. The largest industries in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM are Restaurants & Food Services (5,134 people), Construction (2,696 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,666 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($105,682), Other administrative & other support services ($102,316), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($93,563).

Males in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,784. The income inequality in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,038

Women

48.2%

23,650

Men

51.8%

The workforce of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM in 2020 was 45,688 people, with 48.2% woman, and 51.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM.

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Occupations

44.8k

2021 Value

−1.89%

1 Year decline

± −1.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −1.89%, from 45.7k employees to 44.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM, are Janitors & building cleaners (1,701 people), Cooks (1,586 people), and Customer service representatives (1,367 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

44.8k

2021 Value

−1.89%

1 Year decline

± −1.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −1.89%, from 45.7k employees to 44.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,134 people), Construction (2,696 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,666 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$29,838

Median earning men ± $1,914

$28,540

Median earning women ± $1,928

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($53,255), Public Administration ($50,861), and Manufacturing ($48,929).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,182), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,400), and Construction ($44,948).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $16.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($13.8B) and Crude petroleum ($12.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$79.7B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

46.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $79.7B. This is expected to increase 46.3% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$22.3B
Arizona
$6.67B
Louisiana
$4.69B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $22.3B, followed by Arizona with $6.67B and Louisiana and $4.69B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.5%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM awarded 9,303 degrees. The student population of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,154 male students and 11,409 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (4,709 and 50.7%), followed by White (2,816 and 30.3%), American Indian or Alaska Native (561 and 6.04%), and Unknown (469 and 5.05%).

The largest universities in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Central New Mexico Community College (9,303 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,357 and 25.3%), General Studies (2,341 and 25.2%), and General Health Services (463 and 4.98%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 18,563 students enrolled in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 9,976 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
1,046 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
719 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
450 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was General Studies with 1,046 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Central New Mexico Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

9,303 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central New Mexico Community College with 9,303 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 3,095 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM, which is 0.499 times less than the 6,208 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 4,709 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 2,816 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,368) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($316) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.72% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.57% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (21.4k), Some college (18.5k), and Bachelors Degree (12.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was $182,300 in 2021, which is 0.744 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $172,800 to $182,300, a 5.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM is 49.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM is $42,093. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $74,028, followed by Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM and Sandoval County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,967 and $68,947.

Housing

Property

$182,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,131

$22,055

Median Property Taxes

±$1,373

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.5%

Homeownership

2021

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.5% of the housing units in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was Albuquerque City (Northwest Mesa), Paradise Hills & Navajo Nation-Tohajiilee Chapter PUMA, NM with a value of $74,028, followed by Albuquerque City (Far Northeast Heights) PUMA, NM and Sandoval County PUMA, NM, with respective values of $71,967 and $68,947.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,093

Median Household Income

± $2,168

44.6k

Number of Households

± 1,926

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.6k households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM grew to $42,093 from the previous year's value of $40,726.

The following chart displays the households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM

In 2021, the income inequality in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0775% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (70.5%)
Carpooled (10.6%)
Worked At Home (9.78%)

In 2021, 70.5% of workers in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.6%) and those who worked at home (9.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM (25.2k out of 102k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.1% of the population of Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 29.5% on employee plans, 33.5% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 4.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1316 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1336 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1449 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 238 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

1,316 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,316 patients per year. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year (1,336 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Mexico in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

29.5%

Employer Coverage

33.5%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

4.41%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM grew by 13.8% from 9.62% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albuquerque City (Southeast Heights) PUMA, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.