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Asian Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian (APINH) is Albuquerque’s fastest growing community, representing 62-74 countries and a high rate of business ownership.

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Percent Change in Population from 2010 to 2020, by Race Alone or in Combination With One or More Races.

A bar graph showing Asian, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, and Asian or Pacific Islander as the fastest growing demographic in Albuquerque.

Demographic Percent Growth
Total 5.5%
White 15.8%
Black or African American 18.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14.3%
Asian 32%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 72.1%
Some Other Race -12%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 14.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino -1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander 33.8%

We are a Powerful Engine for New Mexico’s Economy.

APINH residents make up 2% of state population but contribute $2.3 BILLION in total revenue and $2.8 BILLION in total economic impact.

Almost 1 in 10 APINH residents live near Superfund Sites, including Carlisle Cleaners. Why is this important? See our article, “Explained Simply: Superfund Sites & Health.”

  • This estimate may be higher since the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) data does not account for anyone who identifies with “Other” demographic or did not meet the population threshold to be counted by the Census.