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Demographic and Economic Trends in Los Volcanes: A Hispanic Majority Neighborhood
CATEGORY
Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
DATA SOURCE
United States Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data (ACS)
Los Volcanes, a neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is characterized as a Hispanic Majority community with 77% Hispanic population in 2022. The median income in the area increased from $25,467 in 2013 to $47,290 in 2022. The neighborhood is located near the West Mesa volcanoes.
Los Volcanes has maintained its Hispanic Majority status from 2013 to 2022. The Hispanic population ranged between 68% and 81% during this period. Other demographic changes include a decrease in the Native American population from 8% to 2%, fluctuations in the Asian population between 0% and 3%, and a stable White population of approximately 11%.
The neighborhood experienced significant economic growth, with median income almost doubling from 2013 to 2022. This growth coincided with a slight increase in the Hispanic majority from 70% to 77%. The Native American population decline aligned with the income increase. The total population grew modestly from 3,950 to 4,088 residents.
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In comparison to national statistics, Los Volcanes had a median income of $44,937 in 2021, below the U.S. median of approximately $70,784. The Hispanic population in Los Volcanes (77% in 2022) significantly exceeds the national average of about 18.9% in 2021. The economic growth in Los Volcanes may be part of a broader trend of income increases in many U.S. urban areas over the past decade.
Los Volcanes represents a stable Hispanic Majority community experiencing significant economic growth. The neighborhood has undergone subtle shifts in minority populations while showing marked improvement in economic conditions. These changes indicate a community in transition, balancing cultural preservation with economic development.
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