Cibola County, NM

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2020 Population

26,763

0.476% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

37.5

0.536% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

25.5%

2.23% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$44,731

13.5% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$88,800

5.21% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

8,860

3.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Cibola County, NM had a population of 26.8k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $44,731. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Cibola County, NM declined from 26,891 to 26,763, a −0.476% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,413 to $44,731, a 13.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cibola County, NM are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (39%), White (Hispanic) (27.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.97%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.08%).

None of the households in Cibola County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Cibola County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cibola County, NM are New Mexico State University-Grants (79 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Cibola County, NM was $88,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.6%. Most people in Cibola County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Cibola County, NM was 2 cars per household.

Cibola County, NM borders Apache County, AZ, Bernalillo County, NM, Catron County, NM, McKinley County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, Socorro County, NM, and Valencia County, NM.

United States New Mexico Grants, NM

Diversity

Cibola County, NM is home to a population of 26.8k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.04% of Cibola County, NM residents were born outside of the country (814 people).

In 2020, there were 1.43 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.4k people) in Cibola County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.3k White (Hispanic) and 5.03k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cibola County, NM

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
10.4k ± 241
White (Hispanic)
7.3k ± 660
White (Non-Hispanic)
5.03k ± 19

38.8%

Hispanic Population

10.4k people

38.8% of the people in Cibola County, NM are hispanic (10.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cibola County, NM as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

814 people

2.49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

670 people

As of 2020, 3.04% of Cibola County, NM residents (814 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cibola County, NM was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cibola County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 5.1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Cibola County, NM was 37.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Cibola County, NM are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Cibola County, NM residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
131,978 ± 8,634 people
Philippines
5,612 ± 1,837 people
Germany
4,972 ± 1,729 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 131,978 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,612 and Germany with 4,972.

Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.8% of Cibola County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Cibola County, NM was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cibola County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
653 ± 166
Gulf War (1990s)
341 ± 126
Gulf War (2001-)
164 ± 89

Cibola County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Mexico. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Mexico, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Mexico across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Cibola County, NM is $44,731. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cibola County, NM was Census Tract 9415 with a value of $55,244, followed by Census Tract 9742.02 and Census Tract 9461, with respective values of $45,375 and $39,375.

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,133. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Cibola County, NM employs 8.86k people. The largest industries in Cibola County, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,580 people), Public Administration (1,288 people), and Educational Services (901 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,167), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,292), and Information ($66,176).

Wages

Median Household Income

$44,731

2020 value

± $3,783

13.5%

1 Year Growth

± 10.8%

Households in Cibola County, NM have a median annual income of $44,731, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,413 in 2019, which represents a 13.5% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Cibola County, NM compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

$59,488

Average Male Salary in New Mexico

± $2,233

$46,133

Average Female Salary in New Mexico

± $1,828

In 2020, full-time male employees in New Mexico made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New Mexico

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$64,587 ± $76,107
Asian
$56,173 ± $11,289
White
$48,102 ± $1,594

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Mexico workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New Mexico.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cibola County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.462

2019 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2020, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.2% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9415
Census Tract 9742.02
Census Tract 9461

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cibola County, NM was Census Tract 9415 with a value of $55,244, followed by Census Tract 9742.02 and Census Tract 9461, with respective values of $45,375 and $39,375.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cibola County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

25.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cibola County, NM (6.48k out of 25.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Native American
3,109 ± 286
White
2,751 ± 457
Hispanic
2,486 ± 393

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cibola County, NM is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

8.86k

2020 Value

± 697

−3.72%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cibola County, NM declined at a rate of −3.72%, from 9.2k employees to 8.86k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cibola County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,145 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,001 people), and Management Occupations (761 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cibola County, NM.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Cibola County, NM, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,145 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,001 people), and Management Occupations (761 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Cibola County, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (4.66 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (2.51 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (2.17 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Cibola County, NM, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($86,797), Management Occupations ($71,089), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($69,464).

Industries

Employment by Industries

8.86k

2020 Value

± 697

−3.72%

1 Year decline

± 11%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Cibola County, NM declined at a rate of −3.72%, from 9.2k employees to 8.86k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cibola County, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,580 people), Public Administration (1,288 people), and Educational Services (901 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cibola County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Cibola County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Cibola County, NM, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,580 people), Public Administration (1,288 people), and Educational Services (901 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Cibola County, NM has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (5.38 times higher than expected), Utilities (3.53 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (3.28 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Cibola County, NM, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,167), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($82,292), and Information ($66,176).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $14.6B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($8.89B) and Crude petroleum ($8.24B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New Mexico.

$68.4B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

71.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $68.4B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$19.7B
Arizona
$5.99B
Louisiana
$3.03B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $19.7B, followed by Arizona with $5.99B and Louisiana and $3.03B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cibola County, NM went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%). The most partisan county was Lea County, NM with 79% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (53.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (44.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cibola County, NM for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New Mexico.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Cibola County, NM

53.3% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in New Mexico

Lea County, NM
79% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Union County, NM
77.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Taos County, NM
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New Mexico was Lea County, NM with 79% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in New Mexico colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Cibola County, NM awarded 79 degrees. The student population of Cibola County, NM is skewed towards women, with 176 male students and 446 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cibola County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (28 and 35.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (27 and 34.2%), White (18 and 22.8%), and Two or More Races (3 and 3.8%).

The largest universities in Cibola County, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico State University-Grants (79 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cibola County, NM are General Studies (35 and 44.3%), Computer & Computer Systems Technology (7 and 8.86%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (7 and 8.86%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
35 degree-majorss awarded
Data Processing & Data Processing Technology
3 degree-majorss awarded
General Education
3 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cibola County, NM was General Studies with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cibola County, NM according to their major.

Universities

New Mexico State University-Grants

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

79 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Cibola County, NM institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico State University-Grants with 79 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 20 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cibola County, NM, which is 0.339 times less than the 59 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Cibola County, NM by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
27 degrees awarded
White
18 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Cibola County, NM was Hispanic or Latino students. These 28 degrees mean that there were 1.04 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 27 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cibola County, NM was $88,800 in 2020, which is 0.386 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $84,400 to $88,800, a 5.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Cibola County, NM is 71.6%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Cibola County, NM have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cibola County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$88,800

2020 Median

± $9,163

$84,400

2019 Median

± $5,455

In 2020, the median property value in Cibola County, NM grew to to $88,800 from the previous year's value of $84,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Cibola County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cibola County, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,731

Median Household Income

± $3,783

8.41k

Number of Households

± 654

In 2020, the median household income of the 8.41k households in Cibola County, NM grew to $44,731 from the previous year's value of $39,413.

The following chart displays the households in Cibola County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Cibola County, NM distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cibola County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

71.6%

2020 Homeownership

68.7%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 71.6% of the housing units in Cibola County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Cibola County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cibola County, NM have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.11% of the workforce in Cibola County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cibola County, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (7.94%)
Worked At Home (7.17%)

In 2020, 76.8% of workers in Cibola County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.94%) and those who worked at home (7.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cibola County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cibola County, NM have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

88.8% of the population of Cibola County, NM has health coverage, with 23.4% on employee plans, 41.4% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 9.96% on non-group plans, and 2.44% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in Cibola County, NM see 1783 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.04% decrease from the previous year (1918 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1482 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 269 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, De Baca County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.3%). Additionally, Guadalupe County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,783 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cibola County, NM

Primary care physicians in Cibola County, NM see an average of 1,783 patients per year. This represents a 7.04% decrease from the previous year (1,918 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cibola County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New Mexico

$4,155

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,445

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,663

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Mexico (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.16%, from $6,860 to $7,214.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.2%

Uninsured

23.4%

Employer Coverage

41.4%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

9.96%

Non-Group

2.44%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cibola County, NM grew by 23.2% from 9.13% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cibola County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.