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More about AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County, and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 448,607. The metropolitan area has a population of roughly 750,000 and includes the city of Rio Rancho, one of the fastest growing cities in the country. ABQ (the airport code for Albuquerque and a colloquialism for the city) is located where the Interstate highways I-40 and I-25 meet in an interchange referred to by locals as the "Big I." City of Albuquerque City flag City seal City nickname: "The Duke City" Location in the state of New Mexico Mayor Martin J. Chavez Area â€“Land â€“Water 181.3 miÂ² - 469.5 kmÂ² 180.6 miÂ² - 467.9 kmÂ² 0.6 miÂ² - 1.7 kmÂ² Population â€“Total (2003) â€“Density 753,988 (metropolitan area) 471,856 (city proper) 2,483.4/miÂ² - 958.9/kmÂ² Time zone â€“Summer (DST) Mountain (UTCâˆ’7) DST (UTCâˆ’6) Latitude Longitude 35Â°6 N 106Â°36 W Official website: City of Albuquerque Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Kirtland Air Force Base as well as Sandia National Laboratories and Petroglyph National Monument. The Sandia Mountains run along the eastern side of Albuquerque and the Rio Grande flows through the city north to south. Albuquerques climate is usually sunny and dry, averaging no more than 10-12 inches (250 to 300 mm) of precipitation per year. The city hosts the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta every October. The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta started in 1972. Albuquerque Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 448,607 people, 183,236 households, and 112,690 families residing in the city. The population density is 958.9/kmÂ² (2,483.4/miÂ²). There are 198,465 housing units at an average density of 424.2/kmÂ² (1,098.7/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city is 71.59% White, 3.09% Black or African American, 3.89% Native American, 2.24% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 14.78% from other races, and 4.31% from two or more races. 39.92% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 183,236 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% are married couples living together, 12.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% are non-families. 30.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 3.02. In the city the population is spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $38,272, and the median income for a family is $46,979. Males have a median income of $34,208 versus $26,397 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,884. 13.5% of the population and 10.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 17.4% of those under the age of 18 and 8.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Tonight...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Thursday Night...Breezy. Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower to mid 60s. East winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Friday...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 80s. East winds 10 to 20 mph shifting to the southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Saturday...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 80s. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Sunday...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid to upper 50s. Labor Day...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Warmer. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Monday Night...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Tuesday...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the 50s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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