Gallup is a city located in McKinley County New Mexico. Gallup has a 2024 population of 19,999. Gallup is currently declining at a rate of -2.21% annually and its population has decreased by -8.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,805 in 2020.
The average household income in Gallup is $72,871 with a poverty rate of 28.15%. The median age in Gallup is 34 years: 32.8 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gallup was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 11,197 | 52.49% |
| White | 4,647 | 21.78% |
| Other race | 2,486 | 11.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,857 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 807 | 3.78% |
| Black or African American | 282 | 1.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.27% |
Native American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,050 | 2.93 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 2,298 | 3.6 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Non Family | 2,297 | 1.29 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Female | 1,682 | 4 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Male | 773 | 3.47 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
49.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 934 | 7.01% |
| Associates Degree | 993 | 7.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,666 | 12.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,349 | 10.13% |
| High School Graduate | 4,422 | 33.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 583 | 4.38% |
| Some College | 3,375 | 25.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 6,571 | 5,837 | 701 |
| Hispanic | 3,031 | 2,361 | 442 |
| White | 2,948 | 2,842 | 1,390 |
| Other Race | 1,623 | 1,160 | 211 |
| 2+ Races | 940 | 802 | 266 |
| Asian | 488 | 473 | 311 |
| Black | 175 | 164 | 83 |
| Islander | 56 | 56 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,583 | $58,171 | $53,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,821 | $89,228 | $72,267 |
| High School Graduate | $29,833 | $33,889 | $21,227 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,989 | $39,643 | $10,671 |
| Overall | $37,380 | $43,228 | $33,836 |
| Some College | $34,139 | $34,899 | $32,470 |
$37,380
Average Earnings
$43,228
Average Male
$33,836
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.68% of Gallup residents speak only English, while 35.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 20.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 11,026 | 4,404 | 39.94% |
| Hispanic | 5,054 | 1,017 | 20.12% |
| Other | 2,432 | 650 | 26.73% |
| White | 3,631 | 419 | 11.54% |
| Multiple | 1,801 | 187 | 10.38% |
| Asian | 807 | 69 | 8.55% |
| Islander | 56 | 19 | 33.93% |
| Black | 219 | 9 | 4.11% |
28.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.45%
Male Poverty Rate
32.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gallup is Native, with 39.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gallup is Black, with 4.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.6% |
| High School | 31.12% |
| Some College | 22.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.59% |
| Female Employed | 18.29% |
| Male Employed | 8.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,173 | $72,905 |
| Households | $57,466 | $72,871 |
| Married Families | $78,106 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,182 | $65,127 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
971
Number of Veterans
811
Male Veterans
160
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 392 |
| First Gulf War | 263 |
| Vietnam | 191 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 389 |
| 75+ | 204 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 114 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 440 | 5.89% |
| White | 249 | 6.88% |
| Hispanic | 206 | 6.09% |
| Other Race | 114 | 6.11% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 7.81% |
| Islander | 37 | 66.07% |
| Black | 32 | 18.18% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.08%
Born in Gallup
94.25%
Native Born
5.75%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
2.05%
Naturalized
94.25% of Gallup residents were born in the United States, with 66.08% having been born in New Mexico. 3.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,743 | -451 | -2.48% |
| 2028 | 18,194 | -451 | -2.42% |
| 2027 | 18,645 | -452 | -2.37% |
| 2026 | 19,097 | -451 | -2.31% |
| 2025 | 19,548 | -451 | -2.26% |
| 2024 | 19,999 | -452 | -2.21% |
| 2023 | 20,451 | -511 | -2.44% |
| 2022 | 20,962 | -494 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 21,456 | -349 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 21,805 | 343 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 21,462 | -184 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 21,646 | -166 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 21,812 | -186 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 21,998 | -161 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 22,159 | 173 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 21,986 | 10 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 21,976 | 62 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 21,914 | -47 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 21,961 | 166 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 21,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,209 | 1,055 | 5.51% |
| 1990 | 19,154 | 987 | 5.43% |
| 1980 | 18,167 | 3,571 | 24.47% |
| 1970 | 14,596 | 507 | 3.6% |
| 1960 | 14,089 | 4,956 | 54.26% |
| 1950 | 9,133 | 2,092 | 29.71% |
| 1940 | 7,041 | 1,049 | 17.51% |
| 1930 | 5,992 | 2,072 | 52.86% |
| 1920 | 3,920 | 974 | 33.06% |
| 1900 | 2,946 | -14,797 | -83.4% |