State
County
Land Area (mi²)
20.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,056.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.89% (-189)
Growth Since 2010
-2.60% (-563)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Gallup, New Mexico Population 2021
21,115
Gallup is a city located in McKinley County New Mexico. With a 2020 population of 21,115, it is the 11th largest city in New Mexico and the 1776th largest city in the United States . Gallup is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -2.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,678 in 2010. Gallup reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 20 miles, Gallup has a population density of 1,056 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gallup is $66,865 with a poverty rate of 28.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $735 per month, and the median house value is $132,000. The median age in Gallup is 32.7 years, 30.8 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.
Gallup Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gallupwas:
- Native American: 44.15%
- White: 36.53%
- Other race: 8.56%
- Two or more races: 5.87%
- Asian: 3.13%
- Black or African American: 1.66%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
The current population of Gallup, New Mexico is 21,115 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 21,493.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 21,678.
Gallup, New Mexico Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70,279 | -544 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 70,823 | -544 | -0.77% |
| 2019 | 71,367 | -544 | -0.76% |
| 2018 | 71,911 | -512 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 72,423 | -605 | -0.84% |
| 2016 | 73,028 | -434 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 73,462 | 666 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 72,796 | 131 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 72,665 | 300 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 72,365 | 33 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 72,332 | 659 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 71,673 | 0.00% |
Gallup Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9,648 | 44.15% |
| White | 7,984 | 36.53% |
| Some Other Race | 1,871 | 8.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1,282 | 5.87% |
| Asian | 683 | 3.13% |
| Black or African American | 363 | 1.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.11% |
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Gallup Population by Race
Gallup Population Pyramid $2021
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Gallup Population by Age
Gallup Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,294 | 2.93 | 57.1 |
| Married | 2,793 | 3.64 | 72 |
| Non Family | 2,418 | 1.23 | 51.6 |
| Female | 1,670 | 3.99 | 42.9 |
| Male | 413 | 3.81 | 45.8 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
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Gallup Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 691 | 5.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,430 | 10.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,910 | 29.46% |
| Some College | 3,137 | 23.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,132 | 8.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,392 | 10.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,580 | 11.90% |
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Gallup Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gallup Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 5,313 | 4,145 | 528 |
| Hispanic | 3,995 | 3,290 | 491 |
| White | 3,374 | 3,109 | 1,433 |
| Other Race | 1,327 | 984 | 126 |
| Asian | 422 | 412 | 340 |
| 2+ Races | 383 | 346 | 97 |
| Black | 266 | 266 | 155 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.57%.
Gallup Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,398
Average Earnings
$36,842
Average Male
$30,217
Average Female
Gallup Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gallup Language by Age
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Gallup Language
72.20% of Gallup residents speak only English, while 27.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 14.88% of the population.
Gallup Language
Gallup Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 9,487 | 3,706 | 39.06% |
| Hispanic | 7,095 | 1,804 | 25.43% |
| Multiple | 1,282 | 616 | 48.05% |
| White | 4,342 | 445 | 10.25% |
| Other | 1,835 | 418 | 22.78% |
| Asian | 683 | 97 | 14.20% |
| Black | 333 | 34 | 10.21% |
| Islander | 23 | 13 | 56.52% |
28.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.00%
Male Poverty Rate
30.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gallup
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gallup is Islander, with 56.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gallup is Black, with 10.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.54%.
Gallup Poverty
Gallup Poverty Rate by Education
Gallup Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Gallup Married by Age and Sex
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Gallup Marriage
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.
Gallup Marital Status by Race
Gallup Marital Status
Gallup Veterans by War
Gallup Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 684 | 11.45% |
| Hispanic | 454 | 9.83% |
| Native American | 348 | 5.55% |
| Other Race | 95 | 6.69% |
| Black | 65 | 23.38% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 11.81% |
| Islander | 10 | 43.48% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.59% |
Gallup Veterans by Race
Gallup Veterans by Education
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14.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gallup Veterans by Education
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58.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.8%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Gallup Employment by Age
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Gallup Employment by Race
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Gallup Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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65.93%
Born in Gallup
95.20%
Native Born
4.80%
Foreign Born
3.01%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.20% of Gallup residents were born in the United States, with 65.93% having been born in New Mexico. 3.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Gallup Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,115 | -189 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 21,304 | -189 | -0.88% |
| 2019 | 21,493 | -189 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 21,682 | -164 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 21,846 | -190 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 22,036 | -151 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 22,187 | 178 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 22,009 | 15 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 21,994 | 68 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 21,926 | -42 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 21,968 | 170 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 21,798 | 1,589 | 0.76% |
| 2000 | 20,209 | 1,055 | 0.54% |
| 1990 | 19,154 | 987 | 0.53% |
| 1980 | 18,167 | 3,571 | 2.21% |
| 1970 | 14,596 | 507 | 0.35% |
| 1960 | 14,089 | 4,956 | 4.43% |
| 1950 | 9,133 | 2,092 | 2.64% |
| 1940 | 7,041 | 1,049 | 1.63% |
| 1930 | 5,992 | 2,072 | 4.33% |
| 1920 | 3,920 | 974 | 1.44% |
| 1900 | 2,946 | 0.00% |