What is the unemployment rate in Bernalillo County, NM right now?
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Unemployment in Bernalillo County, NM was at 4.3% in May 2026. That's a 0.8 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It's a common way to measure the health of the job market and economy.
In May 2026,
4.3%
of the labor force was unemployed in Bernalillo County, NM
May 2026 had a
+0.8
percentage point change from May 2025
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.
The unemployment rate in Bernalillo County, NM was higher in May 2026 compared with May 2025.
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2019 to May 2026
Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.
How does unemployment in Bernalillo County, NM compare to other counties?
The latest county-level data from May 2026 shows that Bernalillo County, NM's unemployment rate was ranked 25th out of 33 counties in New Mexico, from highest to lowest.
Unemployment rates in New Mexico counties ranged from 2.1% to 13.9% in May 2026.
Not seasonally adjusted
Unemployment rate, by county in New Mexico (May 2026)
| 1. | Luna County, NM | 13.9% |
| 2. | Sierra County, NM | 6.7% |
| 3. | Catron County, NM | 6.3% |
| 4. | Hidalgo County, NM | 6.2% |
| 5. | Torrance County, NM | 6.1% |
| 6. | McKinley County, NM | 6% |
| 7. | Taos County, NM | 5.6% |
| 8. | Mora County, NM | 5.6% |
| 9. | Cibola County, NM | 5.5% |
| 10. | Dona Ana County, NM | 5.3% |
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