McKinley County's estimated 2026 population is 67,607 with a growth rate of -0.75% 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 -5.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 34.6 years
Female: 35.9 years
Male: 33.7 years
There are 51,355 adults, (9,712 of whom are seniors) in McKinley County.
Female: 36,558 (51.9%)
Male: 33,873 (48.1%)
The racial composition of McKinley County includes 77.77% Native American, 9.77% White, 4.58% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 54,775 | 77.77% |
| White | 6,884 | 9.77% |
| Two or more races | 4,153 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 3,223 | 4.58% |
| Asian | 982 | 1.39% |
| Black or African American | 326 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 88 | 0.12% |
McKinley County's average per capita income is $35,750. Household income levels show a median of $47,668. The poverty rate stands at 33.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,693 | $91,767 |
| Families | $52,208 | $67,711 |
| Households | $47,668 | $62,961 |
| Non Families | $22,476 | $42,164 |
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