McKinley County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, McKinley County has a population of 70,431 residents and a median age of 34.6 years, making it the #785 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 33.2%. The median home value is $78,700, and the median household income is $47,668, which is 37% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In McKinley County, 13.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 60.5% below the national average, ranking #3,001 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in McKinley County is 63.9 years. 31.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
31.1% of adults in McKinley County smoke , 37.4% are obese , and 15.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 30.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in McKinley County is 20.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 33.7 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 42.3 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
41.8% of children in McKinley County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 21.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in McKinley County is 52.5%. The mean commute time is 29.5 min, which is 6.8% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, McKinley County voted Democratic with a margin of 24.5%. The vote was 60.7% Dem / 36.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 14.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.