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Cibola County

New Mexico · 27,172 residents · 4,539.984 sq mi
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Cibola County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,800. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,172
+6%since 2000
from 25,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+16%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Cibola County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,731
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,774 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,507
+75%since 2000
from $11,731 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(6,325)
Black0.9%(231)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(8,555)
Asian0.4%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(16,315)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(5,538)
Black0.9%(254)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(8,644)
Asian0.7%(201)
Other41%(11,132)
Diversity Score81.8%(22,231)
Segregation Score34.9%(9,482)
Diversity Score
82
+28%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cibola County, New Mexico?

Cibola County, New Mexico has about 27,172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cibola County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Cibola County, New Mexico earns about $44,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cibola County, New Mexico expensive?

In Cibola County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Cibola County, New Mexico?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cibola County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cibola County, New Mexico?

About 25.5% of people in Cibola County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cibola County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Cibola County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,378 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9742.01Census Tract 9747.01Census Tract 9415Census Tract 9458Census Tract 9461Census Tract 9742.02Census Tract 9744.02Census Tract 9747.02Census Tract 9744.01
14 ZIP codes
ZIP 87020ZIP 87034ZIP 87021ZIP 87321ZIP 87007ZIP 87357ZIP 87026ZIP 87014ZIP 87051ZIP 87040ZIP 87005ZIP 87315ZIP 87038ZIP 87049
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