McKinley County's estimated 2025 population is 66,529 with a growth rate of -1.68% 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 -7.18% 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
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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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Median Household Income
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