Cibola County's 2026 population is estimated at 26,576, reflecting a -0.21% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Cibola County is the 16th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 27,319 and has grown -2.72% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 40.2 years
There are 20,612 adults, (4,881 of whom are seniors) in Cibola County.
Female: 13,532 (50.4%)
Male: 13,313 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Cibola County includes 45.76% Native American, 30.33% White, 4.98% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 12,283 | 45.76% |
| White | 8,141 | 30.33% |
| Two or more races | 4,334 | 16.14% |
| Other race | 1,337 | 4.98% |
| Black or African American | 522 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 211 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.06% |
Cibola County 's average per capita income is $39,994. Household income levels show a median of $50,759. The poverty rate stands at 28.4%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,786 | - |
| Families | $59,329 | $70,936 |
| Households | $50,759 | $65,507 |
| Non Families | $25,732 | $47,299 |
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