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 72,073.

  • The median home value in Mckinley County is $195,322.

  • The median income in Mckinley County is $44,029.

  • The median rent in Mckinley County is $806.

  • The unemployment rate in Mckinley County is 9.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Mckinley County is 33.6%.

  • 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 21,672

Zuni Pueblo, NM Population 6,789

Crownpoint, NM Population 2,823

Thoreau, NM Population 2,361

Navajo, NM Population 2,071

Church Rock, NM Population 1,395

Black Rock, NM Population 1,259

Rock Springs, NM Population 999

Twin Lakes, NM Population 959

Yah-ta-hey, NM Population 709

Tohatchi, NM Population 684

Brimhall Nizhoni, NM Population 585

Ramah, NM Population 391

Crystal, NM Population 285

Pueblo Pintado, NM Population 217

Nakaibito, NM Population 215

Tse Bonito, NM Population 140

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 72,073. The population has increased 0.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 72,946 1.4%
2021 71,956 -0.7%
2020 72,438 -

Gender in Mckinley County

  • Mckinley County is 51.3% female with 36,972 female residents.

  • Mckinley County is 48.7% male with 35,101 male residents.

Female
51.3% (36,972)
Male
48.7% (35,101)
Gender Mckinley County NM USA
Female 51.3% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Mckinley County

Mckinley County is:

  • 8.0% White with 5,762 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 355 African American residents.

  • 73.4% American Indian with 52,895 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 877 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 56 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 77 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 1,492 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.7% Hispanic with 10,559 Hispanic residents.

White
8.0% (5,762)
African American
0.5% (355)
American Indian
73.4% (52,895)
Asian
1.2% (877)
Hawaiian
0.1% (56)
Other
0.1% (77)
Two Or More
2.1% (1,492)
Hispanic
14.7% (10,559)

Table: Mckinley County By Race

Race Mckinley County NM USA
White 8.0% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 73.4% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 14.7% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Mckinley County, New Mexico

  • 13.6% of households in Mckinley County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.4% of households in Mckinley County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Mckinley County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Mckinley County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Mckinley County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Mckinley County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Mckinley County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Mckinley County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Mckinley County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Mckinley County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
13.6% (9,801)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.4% (6,775)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.7% (7,692)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (6,506)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (8,515)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.7% (12,003)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.8% (7,812)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.4% (8,236)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (2,384)
$200,000 or more
3.3% (2,343)
Income Mckinley County NM USA
Less than $10,000 13.6% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.4% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.7% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.4% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.3% 6.1% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 36.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Mckinley County completed some college.

  • 8.0% 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
6% (4,324)
9-12th Grade
12% (8,648)
High School / GED
36% (25,946)
Some College
25% (18,018)
Associate's Degree
8% (5,765)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (5,045)
Master's Degree
4% (2,882)
Professional Degree
1% (720)
Doctorate Degree
1% (720)
Education Mckinley County NM USA
< 9th Grade 6% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 8% 6%
High School / GED 36% 26% 26%
Some College 25% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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