Population estimates

U.S. Census Bureau today announced its 2005 population estimates for U.S. cities and towns.

According to the estimates there are just six cities in New Mexico with more than 40,000 people:

1. Albuquerque…494,236
2. Las Cruces……..82,671
3. Santa Fe………..70,631
4. Rio Rancho…….66,599
5. Roswell………….45,199
6. Farmington……43,161

Albuquerque was the 15th fastest growing city in the U.S. 2004-2005 (ranked by actual count), adding 10,392 residents (2.1%).