Bernalillo, New Mexico facts for kids
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Bernalillo, New Mexico
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Bernalillo Town Hall, May 2009
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Location of Bernalillo, New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Founded | 1695 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.296 sq mi (13.717 km2) |
| • Land | 5.258 sq mi (13.619 km2) |
| • Water | 0.038 sq mi (0.099 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,053 ft (1,540 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,977 |
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9,114 |
| • Density | 1,733/sq mi (669.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
87004
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| Area code(s) | 505 |
| FIPS code | 35-06970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411678 |
| Sales tax | 6.94% |
Bernalillo (/ˌbɜːrnəˈliːjoʊ/) is a town in New Mexico, United States. It is the main town, or "county seat," of Sandoval County. In 2020, about 8,977 people lived there. Bernalillo is also part of the larger Albuquerque area.
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History
A Taste of History: Wine in Bernalillo
Did you know Bernalillo has a long history with wine? Around the 1620s, Catholic priests and Spaniards brought wine grapes to the area. The wine industry quickly grew. Many families made their own wine, and vineyards were everywhere.
Sometimes, droughts and floods made it hard for the wine business. But over time, the wine industry came back strong. Today, making wine is an important tradition in Bernalillo.
The town celebrates its wine history every year with the New Mexico Wine Festival. This festival happens around Labor Day. People from all over New Mexico and tourists come to enjoy it. The festival also helps the local economy.
Geography
Where is Bernalillo?
Bernalillo is located in the Rio Grande Valley. It sits on the east side of the Rio Grande river. This area is part of what's called the Albuquerque Basin.
The town covers about 5.3 square miles (13.7 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Demographics
Who Lives in Bernalillo?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,223 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,922 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,574 | 33.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,016 | −21.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,988 | 48.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,960 | 99.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,611 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 8,320 | 25.9% | |
| 2020 | 8,977 | 7.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,114 | 9.5% | |
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In 2020, the town had 8,977 people living in 3,563 households. About 14.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 25.2% of the people were 65 years or older.
Many different groups of people live in Bernalillo. About 63.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. Other groups include White, Native American, African American, and Asian residents.
Education
Schools in Bernalillo
Most students in Bernalillo go to schools in the Bernalillo Public Schools district. This district includes Bernalillo High School. A smaller part of the town is in the Jemez Valley Public Schools district.
Gallery
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Historic Santuario de San Lorenzo, Bernalillo
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Entrance, Santuario de San Lorenzo
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Kuaua ruins, Coronado State Monument, 1940
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Downtown Bernalillo Rail Runner station, Bernalillo
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Pueblo Style House - Coronado State Monument
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US Route 550 with Sandia Mountains
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See also
In Spanish: Bernalillo para niños
