Mckinley County Summary

Life in Mckinley County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mckinley County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mckinley County:

  • The population in Mckinley County is 71,172.

  • The median home value in Mckinley County is $217,879.

  • The median income in Mckinley County is $44,496.

  • The median rent in Mckinley County is $810.

  • The unemployment rate in Mckinley County is 9.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Mckinley County is 35.7%.

  • The average high in Mckinley County is 70.2° and there are 20.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Mckinley County

List Of Cities & Towns in Mckinley County

Gallup, NM Population 21,333

Zuni Pueblo, NM Population 6,132

Crownpoint, NM Population 2,924

Navajo, NM Population 2,133

Thoreau, NM Population 1,795

Church Rock, NM Population 1,413

Rock Springs, NM Population 1,166

Black Rock, NM Population 1,108

Twin Lakes, NM Population 961

Tohatchi, NM Population 695

Brimhall Nizhoni, NM Population 497

Yah-ta-hey, NM Population 480

Ramah, NM Population 458

Crystal, NM Population 302

Nakaibito, NM Population 251

Pueblo Pintado, NM Population 229

Tse Bonito, NM Population 86

Map Of Mckinley County

Mckinley County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Mckinley County is 70.2°.

  • There are 86.8 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 20.2 inches of rain each year with 8.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:37 hours of sun each day in Mckinley County.

StatMckinley County
Mean High70.2
Nice Days86.8
Rainfall20.2
Snowfall8.9
Sunny Hours7:37
70.2°
Average High
20.2
Inches of Rain

Mckinley County Photos

Gallupc New Mexico
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Mckinley County Demographics

Population over time in Mckinley County

The current population in Mckinley County is 71,172. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 72,946 1.4%
2022 71,956 -0.7%
2021 72,438 -

Gender in Mckinley County

  • Mckinley County is 51.8% female with 36,836 female residents.

  • Mckinley County is 48.2% male with 34,336 male residents.

Female
51.8% (36,836)
Male
48.2% (34,336)
Gender Mckinley County NM USA
Female 51.8% 50.3% 50.5%
Male 48.2% 49.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Mckinley County

Mckinley County is:

  • 8.0% White with 5,699 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 313 African American residents.

  • 75.1% American Indian with 53,427 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 926 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 57 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 85 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 2,016 Two Or More residents.

  • 12.2% Hispanic with 8,649 Hispanic residents.

White
8.0% (5,699)
African American
0.4% (313)
American Indian
75.1% (53,427)
Asian
1.3% (926)
Hawaiian
0.1% (57)
Other
0.1% (85)
Two Or More
2.8% (2,016)
Hispanic
12.2% (8,649)

Table: Mckinley County By Race

Race Mckinley County NM USA
White 8.0% 36.5% 58.2%
African American 0.4% 1.8% 12.0%
American Indian 75.1% 8.6% 0.5%
Asian 1.3% 1.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.8% 2.8% 3.9%
Hispanic 12.2% 48.2% 19.0%

Household Income For Mckinley County, New Mexico

  • 13.9% of households in Mckinley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 8.8% of households in Mckinley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Mckinley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Mckinley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Mckinley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.0% of households in Mckinley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Mckinley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Mckinley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Mckinley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Mckinley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
13.9% (9,868)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.8% (6,257)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.1% (7,914)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.5% (6,031)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (8,305)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.0% (12,116)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (8,208)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.9% (7,772)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.4% (2,426)
$200,000 or more
3.2% (2,271)
Income Mckinley County NM USA
Less than $10,000 13.9% 6.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.8% 5.2% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.1% 9.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.5% 8.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 11.7% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.0% 17.0% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 12.4% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.9% 15.1% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.4% 7.2% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.2% 7.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mckinley County for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7% (4,982)
9-12th Grade
12% (8,540)
High School / GED
37% (26,333)
Some College
24% (17,081)
Associate's Degree
7% (4,982)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (4,982)
Master's Degree
4% (2,846)
Professional Degree
1% (711)
Doctorate Degree
1% (711)
Education Mckinley County NM USA
< 9th Grade 7% 4% 5%
9-12th Grade 12% 7% 6%
High School / GED 37% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 23% 19%
Associate's Degree 7% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 17% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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