Community Data
Asian Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian (APINH) is Albuquerque’s fastest growing community, representing 62-74 countries and a high rate of business ownership.
Percent Change in Population from 2010 to 2020, by Race Alone or in Combination With One or More Races.

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.
- *See the 2025 Economic Report by Asian Business Collaborative (ABC), spearheaded by ABC Executive Director Kristelle Siarza Moon.*
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.