Cibola County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Cibola County has a population of 26,845 residents and a median age of 40.0 years, making it the #1,587 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 28.4%. The median home value is $125,400, and the median household income is $50,759, which is 32% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Cibola County, 17.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 49.6% below the national average, ranking #2,492 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Cibola County is 70.7 years. 26.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
23.2% of adults in Cibola County smoke , 38.3% are obese , and 16.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 33.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Cibola County is 11.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 36.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 31.3 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
31.0% of children in Cibola County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 28.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Cibola County is 44.7%. The mean commute time is 27.2 min, which is 1.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Cibola County voted Democratic with a margin of 1.6%. The vote was 49.6% Dem / 48% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.1 toward Republicans .
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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.