City · New Mexico
Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup, city, in McKinley County, New Mexico. Gallup had 19,969 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 21,899 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,023 (±28). GEOID 3528460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,969
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,899 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,023 ±28
Median household income
$58,303
±$2,897 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$165,200
±$13,703 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$927
±$73 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
Where is Gallup and what county is it in?
Gallup is a city in McKinley County, New Mexico. It covers 20.2 square miles of land, 1,085 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gallup is in the Gallup, NM micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gallup, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,969 people lived in Gallup on July 1, 2025, down 8.8% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020 Census counted 21,899 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,023 (±28).
| Measure | Gallup | McKinley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,023 ±28 | 70,431 | −831 |
| Households | 6,919 ±307 | 21,353 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.94 ±0.13 | 3.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,462 ±347 | 25,304 | −835 |
Gallup's population since 2000
From 20,209 in 2000 to 19,969 in 2025: down 1.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gallup as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gallup?
The median resident of Gallup is 34.4 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 49.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.8%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gallup | McKinley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 ±1.3 | 34.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±2.8 pts | 27.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±1.3 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 47.4% ±1.9 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.8% ±2.3 pts | 12.2% | −9.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 17.9% ±1.3 pts | 8.0% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 49.8% ±3.0 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±1.1 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.0% ±4.3 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±1.7 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2% ±2.3 pts | 16.8% | −5.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±2.0 pts | 81.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5% ±3.0 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±2.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gallup earn?
Half of Gallup's 6,919 households earn less than $58,303 a year (±$2,897), against $47,668 in McKinley County and $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $59,153 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gallup | McKinley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,303 ±$2,897 | $47,668 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,037 ±$5,882 | $62,961 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,302 ±$2,304 | $20,856 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.8% ±5.6 pts | 33.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.3% ±9.7 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.7% ±4.5 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% ±2.8 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±2.9 pts | 64.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gallup?
Owners occupy 52.1% of Gallup's occupied homes and renters 47.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,200 by its owner (±$13,703). The median renter pays $927 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gallup | McKinley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,200 ±$13,703 | $78,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $927 ±$73 | $859 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8% ±8.0 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,508 ±$111 | $1,319 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.1% ±4.2 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.9% ±4.2 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 7,462 ±347 | 25,304 | −835 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.0% ±4.4 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.6% ±3.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±2.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gallup building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Gallup in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Mexico.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gallup work and get to work?
84.3% of Gallup's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Gallup | McKinley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.4% ±3.1 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±1.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.3% ±3.4 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±2.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±1.8 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min ±2.8 | 27.0 min | +8.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gallup?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Gallup, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $44,539 (Tract 9452.01) to $88,525 (Tract 9455.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9454McKinley County | 3,393 | $61,396 |
| Tract 9456.02McKinley County | 3,394 | $49,028 |
| Tract 9452.01McKinley County | 3,449 | $44,539 |
| Tract 9453McKinley County | 3,414 | $52,411 |
| Tract 9455.03McKinley County | 1,856 | $49,231 |
| Tract 9455.02McKinley County | 1,704 | $57,813 |
| Tract 9455.01McKinley County | 1,785 | $88,525 |
| Tract 9456.01McKinley County | 1,985 | $79,605 |
| Tract 9452.02McKinley County | 2,716 | $53,347 |
| Tract 9436.01McKinley County | 3,169 | $30,964 |
| Tract 9439.03McKinley County | 1,911 | $40,488 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gallup) · Census block assignment files
How does Gallup compare with other places in New Mexico?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gallup is the 1,944th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 12th-most populous of 105 in New Mexico.
Gallup ranks 63rd of 143 places in New Mexico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 105 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 61st | 61 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd | 155 |
| Median household income | 63rd | 143 |
| Per capita income | 101st | 154 |
| Median home value | 87th | 138 |
| Median gross rent | 59th | 114 |
| Poverty rate | 37th | 109 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 63rd | 128 |
| Median age | 114th | 154 |
| Owner-occupied share | 144th | 150 |
| Work from home | 70th | 78 |
| Travel time to work | 93rd | 150 |
Gallup's figures with every place in New Mexico (CSV)
Every place in New Mexico, sortable · Compare Gallup with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gallup?
7 of the 57 figures for Gallup on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gallup are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gallup.