2023 ACS Census Data · Population 71,172
McKinley County is a mid-sized county in New Mexico with a population of 71,172. The median household income is $44,496, 32% below the national average. The poverty rate is 35.7%, median home value is $72,100, and 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 48% below the national average.
Population
71,172
2023 estimate
Rank #779 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,496
Household
Rank #2933 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$72,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #3188 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
12.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #3038 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
50.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
20% below New Mexico avg·32% below national avg
Poverty Rate
78% below New Mexico avg·138% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% below New Mexico avg·17% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$19,580
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
35.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
47.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
60% below New Mexico avg·66% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% below New Mexico avg·13% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below New Mexico avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% above New Mexico avg·19% above national avg
Housing Units
25,213
Households
21,088
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,204
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
57.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
25 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
48% below New Mexico avg·48% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below New Mexico avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
21.9%
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