Cibola County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35006 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,845 | — | #1,587 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,759 | -32.5% | #2,728 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $125,400 | -55.5% | #2,570 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $759 | -34.7% | #2,421 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.4% | +125.4% | #3,066 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cibola County has a population of 26,845, making it the #1,587 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cibola County is $50,759, ranking #2,728 out of 3,222 counties — 32.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.4% and unemployment stands at 10.5%.
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The median home value in Cibola County is $125,400 (-55.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $759/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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88.1% of residents in Cibola County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.9% below the national rate.
About Cibola County, New Mexico
Cibola County, New Mexico has a total population of 26,845, making it the 1,587th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cibola County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cibola County is $50,759, which ranks #2,728 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5%.
The median home value in Cibola County is $125,400, 55.5% below the national median. Renters in Cibola County pay a median gross rent of $759 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cibola County, 17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.2 min.
Cibola County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 42.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.9%) and White (non-Hispanic) (19.5%).
All data for Cibola County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.