McKinley County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,431 | — | #785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $47,668 | -36.6% | #2,883 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.6 years | -11.1% | #2,995 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $78,700 | -72.1% | #3,175 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $859 | -26.1% | #1,681 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.2% | +163.8% | #3,125 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McKinley County has a population of 70,431, making it the #785 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in McKinley County is $47,668, ranking #2,883 out of 3,222 counties — 36.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 33.2% and unemployment stands at 9.0%.
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The median home value in McKinley County is $78,700 (-72.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $859/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.8%.
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83.2% of residents in McKinley County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.2% below the national rate.
About McKinley County, New Mexico
McKinley County, New Mexico has a total population of 70,431, making it the 785th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McKinley County is 34.6 years, which is 11.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McKinley County is $47,668, which ranks #2,883 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 36.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 33.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0%.
The median home value in McKinley County is $78,700, 72.1% below the national median. Renters in McKinley County pay a median gross rent of $859 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McKinley County, 13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.5 min.
McKinley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 75.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (12.2%) and White (non-Hispanic) (8.0%).
All data for McKinley 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.