McKinley County's estimated 2026 population is 68,689 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McKinley County is the 9th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 71,673 and has seen a growth of -4.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of McKinley County includes 76.75% Native American, 9.83% White, 5.8% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Native American (76.75%)
White (9.83%)
Other race (5.8%)
Two or more races (5.67%)
Asian (1.37%)
Black or African American (0.46%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 54,628 | 76.75% |
| White | 6,998 | 9.83% |
| Other race | 4,126 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 4,032 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 978 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 327 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
McKinley County's average per capita income is $34,620. Household income levels show a median of $44,496. The poverty rate stands at 35.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,049 | - |
| Families | $49,991 | $63,838 |
| Households | $44,496 | $60,554 |
| Non Families | $24,262 | $44,264 |
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