Cibola County's estimated 2026 population is 26,576 with a growth rate of -0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cibola County is the 16th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 27,319 and has seen a growth of -2.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Cibola County includes 43.68% Native American, 35.32% White, 3.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Native American (43.68%)
White (35.32%)
Two or more races (14.5%)
Other race (3.67%)
Black or African American (2.09%)
Asian (0.67%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 11,820 | 43.68% |
| White | 9,558 | 35.32% |
| Two or more races | 3,923 | 14.5% |
| Other race | 993 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 565 | 2.09% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Cibola County's average per capita income is $39,111. Household income levels show a median of $51,765. The poverty rate stands at 27.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $77,494 | - |
| Families | $64,110 | $74,871 |
| Households | $51,765 | $68,361 |
| Non Families | $26,595 | $48,923 |
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