McKinley County, NM

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2022 Population

72,073

1.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

33.6

0.901% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

33.6%

1.34% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$44,029

9.36% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$70,200

4.62% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

23,731

0.403% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, McKinley County, NM had a population of 72.1k people with a median age of 33.6 and a median household income of $44,029. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of McKinley County, NM declined from 72,946 to 72,073, a −1.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $40,262 to $44,029, a 9.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in McKinley County, NM are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (73.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (7.99%), Other (Hispanic) (5.54%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.59%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (2.99%).

None of the households in McKinley 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.

98.1% of the residents in McKinley County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in McKinley County, NM are University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus (282 degrees awarded in 2022) and Navajo Technical University (143 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in McKinley County, NM was $70,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in McKinley County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in McKinley County, NM was 2 cars per household.

McKinley County, NM borders Apache County, AZ, Cibola County, NM, Sandoval County, NM, and San Juan County, NM.

United States New Mexico Gallup, NM

Population & Diversity

McKinley County, NM is home to a population of 72.1k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.87% of McKinley County, NM residents were born outside of the country (2.07k people).

In 2022, there were 9.18 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.9k people) in McKinley County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.76k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.99k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.1% of McKinley County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in McKinley County, NM was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in McKinley County, NM

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
52.9k ± 704
White (Non-Hispanic)
5.76k ± 53
Other (Hispanic)
3.99k ± 817

14.7%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

14.7% of the people in McKinley County, NM are hispanic (10.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
128,832 ± 8,539 people
Philippines
5,882 ± 1,880 people
Germany
4,070 ± 1,565 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 128,832 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,882 and Germany with 4,070.

Foreign-Born Population

2.87%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.07k people

2.73%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2k people

As of 2022, 2.87% of McKinley County, NM residents (2.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in McKinley County, NM was 2.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
725 ± 188
Vietnam
724 ± 125
Gulf War (1990s)
468 ± 220

McKinley County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of McKinley County, NM employs 23.7k people. The largest industries in McKinley County, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,010 people), Retail Trade (3,534 people), and Educational Services (2,924 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,083), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,083), and Public Administration ($49,583).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,740. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

23.7k

2022 Value

± 1,126

−0.403%

1 Year decline

± 6.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in McKinley County, NM declined at a rate of −0.403%, from 23.8k employees to 23.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in McKinley County, NM, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,686 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,481 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (2,053 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of McKinley County, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

23.7k

2022 Value

± 1,126

−0.403%

1 Year decline

± 6.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in McKinley County, NM declined at a rate of −0.403%, from 23.8k employees to 23.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in McKinley County, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,010 people), Retail Trade (3,534 people), and Educational Services (2,924 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of McKinley County, NM, though some of these residents may live in McKinley County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,928

Median earning men ± $1,961

$30,488

Median earning women ± $2,075

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($50,469), Construction ($47,241), and Public Administration ($43,938).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,875), Public Administration ($56,466), and Construction ($44,306).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

69
Retail Trade
65
Retail Trade
54
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$225k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$101k
Retail Trade
$52.3k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in McKinley County, NM went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.5%), followed by Other (1.47%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (68.1%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (29.5%)
Republican Party
Other (1.47%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in McKinley County, NM went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 68.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (29.5%), followed by Other (1.47%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

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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 Representative Elections

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 2022, universities in McKinley County, NM awarded 425 degrees. The student population of McKinley County, NM in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,322 male students and 2,145 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in McKinley County, NM are American Indian or Alaska Native (323 and 76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (55 and 13.1%), White (21 and 5%), and Asian (16 and 3.81%).

The largest universities in McKinley County, NM by number of degrees awarded are University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus (282 and 66.4%) and Navajo Technical University (143 and 33.6%).

The most popular majors in McKinley County, NM are General Studies (46 and 10.8%), Welding Technology (40 and 9.41%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (30 and 7.06%).

The median tuition cost in McKinley County, NM for a public four year colleges is $1,752 for in-state students and $1,752 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,467 students enrolled in McKinley County, NM, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 2,437 records, of which 63.7% were women and 36.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
30 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degrees awarded
General Studies
46 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in McKinley County, NM was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 30 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
282 degrees awarded
Navajo Technical University
143 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus with 282 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 155 men were awarded degrees from institutions in McKinley County, NM, which is 0.574 times less than the 270 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 323 degrees mean that there were 5.87 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 55 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,932) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($714) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (454k), Some college (398k), and Secondary Education (257k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in McKinley County, NM was $70,200 in 2022, which is 0.249 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $67,100 to $70,200, a 4.62% increase. The homeownership rate in McKinley County, NM is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in McKinley County, NM have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in McKinley County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in McKinley County, NM is $44,029. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in McKinley County, NM was Census Tract 9731 with a value of $72,917, followed by Census Tract 9454 and Census Tract 9405, with respective values of $58,114 and $45,893.

In 2023, 29.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McKinley County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 3.74%.

Housing

Property

$70,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,403

$15,034

Median Property Taxes

±$655

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In McKinley County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in McKinley County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.9%

Homeownership

2022

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71.9% of the housing units in McKinley County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in McKinley County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9731
Census Tract 9454
Census Tract 9405

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in McKinley County, NM was Census Tract 9731 with a value of $72,917, followed by Census Tract 9454 and Census Tract 9405, with respective values of $58,114 and $45,893.

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

Household Income

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

$44,029

Median Household Income

± $2,840

20.9k

Number of Households

± 915

In 2022, the median household income of the 20.9k households in McKinley County, NM grew to $44,029 from the previous year's value of $40,262.

The following chart displays the households in McKinley 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2022, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.44% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (8.24%)

In 2022, 76.9% of workers in McKinley County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.24%).

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.

Commute Time

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in McKinley County, NM have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.92% of the workforce in McKinley County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 29.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in McKinley County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 3.74%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

33.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in McKinley County, NM (24k out of 71.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 38% of the children was living in poverty in McKinley County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Health

80.1% of the population of McKinley County, NM has health coverage, with 15.7% on employee plans, 51.5% on Medicaid, 7.75% on Medicare, 3.88% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McKinley County, NM see 1336 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% increase from the previous year (1322 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1380 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 603 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,336 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McKinley County, NM

Primary care physicians in McKinley County, NM see an average of 1,336 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% increase from the previous year (1,322 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.9% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.9%

Uninsured

15.7%

Employer Coverage

51.5%

Medicaid

7.75%

Medicare

3.88%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in McKinley County, NM declined by 5.73% from 21.1% to 19.9%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 66 in McKinley County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McKinley County, NM.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.1% in McKinley County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in McKinley County, NM.