Population 25,222 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gallup
Household size in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.43 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.73 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.18 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.25 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Gallup are large by national standards, averaging 3.25 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.43, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.3 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Gallup is young: half of its residents are under 32.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 33.5, even as the national median rose. Of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people, only three are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about three in ten households in Gallup (29.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 10.4 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other New Mexico city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gallup
Renters in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.6% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Gallup rent their homes (43.5%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 62.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other New Mexico city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Gallup: 11.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 11.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Gallup are the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1980. Homes here are older than in New Mexico overall, where the median home dates to 1985. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $543 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $656 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $780 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $959 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$415 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gallup costs $959 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $415 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gallup
Bachelor's degrees in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Gallup: 19.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.5% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Gallup is close to the national rate: 88.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gallup
| Period | Gallup | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Gallup than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gallup compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup | 3.25 | 32.3 | 29.7% | 43.5% | 11.3% | 1980 | $959 | 19.7% | 88.5% | 6.4% |
| Rock Springs | 2.82 | 34.7 | 18.9% | 26.5% | 10.6% | 1973 | $743 | 26.1% | 93.8% | 5.6% |
| Pinedale | 3.41 | 26.5 | 39.3% | 30.0% | 12.2% | 1989 | $930 | 13.1% | 92.5% | 11.5% |
| Mariano Lake | 4.33 | 24.6 | 64.7% | 48.2% | 25.3% | 1974 | $925 | 6.8% | 94.8% | 11.0% |
| Twin Lakes | 3.34 | 28.2 | 41.9% | 34.6% | 11.1% | 1980 | $744 | 9.3% | 81.6% | 5.7% |
| Gamerco | 4.00 | 29.7 | 33.0% | 34.6% | 16.5% | 1983 | $843 | 6.4% | 82.2% | 6.7% |
| Rehoboth | 3.31 | 35.4 | 30.3% | 9.5% | 16.3% | 1989 | $857 | 12.5% | 80.3% | 11.9% |
| Yah-ta-hey | 4.26 | 34.6 | 32.8% | 7.0% | 16.8% | 1994 | $880 | 6.1% | 77.9% | 5.0% |
| Church Rock | 3.44 | 33.4 | 33.3% | 19.5% | 17.9% | 1990 | $813 | 8.6% | 80.7% | 10.4% |
| Yatahey | 3.67 | 36.9 | 29.6% | 8.2% | 16.7% | 1990 | $535 | 4.2% | 76.8% | 7.7% |
| Mentmore | 3.51 | 31.4 | 19.4% | 19.3% | 23.5% | 1987 | $900 | 7.2% | 76.8% | 10.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gallup. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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