Shiprock SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Shiprock summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shiprock. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Mexico. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shiprock is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shiprock is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Shiprock is $133,287.
The median income in Shiprock is $35,900.
Shiprock's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shiprock Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shiprock | New Mexico | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 47 | 86 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shiprock, NM Weather
The average high in Shiprock is 70.2° and the average low is 38.2°.
There are 23.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 7.2 inches of precipitation each year with 6.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shiprock |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 23.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 7.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shiprock Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shiprock
The current population in Shiprock is 7,610. The population has decreased 20.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,610 | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 8,339 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 8,275 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 8,452 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 8,588 | -4.8% |
| 2019 | 9,020 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,966 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,956 | 10.1% |
| 2016 | 8,135 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 8,496 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 9,004 | 4.9% |
| 2013 | 8,583 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 8,711 | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 8,998 | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 9,575 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shiprock
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Shiprock is:
1.2% White with 92 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
94.9% American Indian with 7,221 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 73 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 12 Other residents.
0.5% Two Or More with 41 Two Or More residents.
2.2% Hispanic with 171 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shiprock | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 36.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 94.9% | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.5% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 48.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shiprock
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Shiprock is 51.1% female with 3,889 female residents.
Shiprock is 48.9% male with 3,720 male residents.
| Gender | Shiprock | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shiprock for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Shiprock completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Shiprock completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Shiprock completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Shiprock completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Shiprock completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Shiprock completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Shiprock completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Shiprock completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Shiprock completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shiprock | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shiprock, New Mexico
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16.3% of households in Shiprock earn Less than $10,000.
11.3% of households in Shiprock earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.1% of households in Shiprock earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Shiprock earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.5% of households in Shiprock earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.4% of households in Shiprock earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.4% of households in Shiprock earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.6% of households in Shiprock earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Shiprock earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Shiprock earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shiprock | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.3% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.3% | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
