BERNALILLO COUNTY
Centrally located and home to the largest city in New Mexico, Bernalillo County is a major economic and cultural hub. The county seat, Albuquerque, offers vibrant urban spaces, whereas the Sandia Mountains offer a plethora of outdoor experiences.
WHY BERNALILLO COUNTY?
Bernalillo County offers a broad range of public services from excellent parks to economic development to more than 674,000 people in New Mexico’s most populous county. Located in central New Mexico, Bernalillo County is home to Albuquerque and serves as a major economic and cultural crossroads in the American Southwest. The county consists of an area of nearly 1200 square miles. Bernalillo County offers outstanding Open Space properties, business incentives and historic cultural connections to serve its citizens and visitors from all over the world.
674,368
TOTAL POPULATION
339,791
LABOR FORCE
345,668
TOTAL EMPLOYMENT
TOP GROWTH INDUSTRIES
These industries have enjoyed comfortable expansions thanks to the unique assets anchored within the region.
17%
INCREASE IN MANUFACTURING
22%
INCREASE IN HEALTHCARE
26%
INCREASE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
110%
INCREASE IN AGRICULTURE
137%
INCREASE IN MANAGEMENT OF COMPANIES
COMMUNITY ASSETS
From stunning mountain vistas on top of the Sandia Mountains to endless horizons of the high desert on Bernalillo County’s western side, there are countless experiences to make.