New Census estimates for cities are out today.
Albuquerque had an estimated 521,999 residents as of last July 1st. That makes this the 34th largest U.S. city (by population).
Albuquerque grew by 6,603 people compared to a year earlier (up 1.28%). 26.3% of all New Mexicans live inside the city limits of Albuquerque.
Only three other cities in New Mexico have more than 50,000 residents:
Las Cruces 91,865
Rio Rancho 79,655
Santa Fe 71,831
El Paso came in 21st this year. I’m surprised, I didn’t know we were that much larger than Abq.