The Candlemen neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" community as of 2022. The area has a Hispanic population of 41% and a White population of 45%, reflecting a mixture of cultures characteristic of the American Southwest. Over the past decade, the neighborhood has experienced significant economic changes, with the median income increasing from $34,748 in 2015 to $51,996 in 2022, indicating a period of economic growth despite some fluctuations.

The Candlemen neighborhood has maintained its "Moderate Diversity" status throughout the analyzed period, with notable shifts in demographic composition. In 2013, the area had a Hispanic plurality of 42%, followed closely by the White population at 36%. By 2022, this trend had reversed slightly, with the White population reaching 45% and the Hispanic population at 41%. The Native American population increased from 5% in 2013 to 9% in 2022, while the Black population fluctuated, peaking at 7% in 2017 but decreasing to 1% by 2022.

The median income in Candlemen has shown an overall upward trend from 2013 to 2022, increasing from $41,866 to $51,996, representing a 24% growth over the decade. This growth was not consistent, with a sharp decline from 2013 to 2015, followed by steady growth and a significant increase in 2021 to $69,856, before moderating in 2022. These economic shifts appear to correlate with demographic changes, suggesting potential links between changing employment opportunities and shifts in the local economic landscape.