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Shiprock

New Mexico · 8,295 residents · 13.511 sq mi
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Shiprock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,600. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,295
+2%since 2000
from 8,156 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
614 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.8
+16%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Shiprock
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,861
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,523 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,099
+52%since 2000
from $7,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.7%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
43.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+38%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2%(167)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(105)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.7%(5,518)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(115)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(132)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other95.7%(7,937)
Diversity Score8.1%(669)
Diversity Score
8
−88%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+89%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shiprock, New Mexico?

Shiprock, New Mexico has about 8,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shiprock, New Mexico?

The typical household in Shiprock, New Mexico earns about $29,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shiprock, New Mexico expensive?

In Shiprock, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $59,600, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Shiprock, New Mexico?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shiprock, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shiprock, New Mexico?

About 38.0% of people in Shiprock, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shiprock, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Shiprock, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 608 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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