Population 8,138 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kirtland
Household size in Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.10 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.54 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.04 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.95 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Kirtland are large by national standards, averaging 4.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.10 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. No other New Mexico city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.7 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.3 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.4 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
Kirtland is young: half of its residents are under 35.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.9, in line with the national trend.
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 Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Kirtland: 21.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Kirtland has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New Mexico cities.
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 Kirtland
Renters in Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in Kirtland rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (55.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Kirtland: 14.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +6 |
Kirtland has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest 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 Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $959 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,113 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $866 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $789 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$170 | +$411 | +$606 |
Rent in Kirtland runs $789 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $170 a month since 2006–10, down 18%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the north.
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 Kirtland
Bachelor's degrees in Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Kirtland have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the south 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 Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.4% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Kirtland is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New Mexico overall (87.5%). The share with a diploma has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Kirtland
| Period | Kirtland | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Kirtland: 12.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 52 New Mexico cities with 5,000+ people, only two have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Kirtland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland | 4.04 | 35.3 | 21.2% | 22.4% | 14.5% | 1992 | $789 | 13.9% | 89.7% | 12.5% |
| Fruitland | 3.14 | 38.4 | 18.8% | 22.6% | 18.9% | 1988 | $981 | 17.2% | 86.1% | 12.3% |
| Farmington | 2.77 | 38.4 | 13.4% | 33.7% | 9.2% | 1984 | $1,198 | 25.5% | 90.4% | 4.4% |
| DeSmet | 2.80 | 38.7 | 14.3% | 33.3% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,162 | 25.6% | 89.8% | 4.8% |
| Napi Headquarters | 2.72 | 30.7 | 16.4% | 73.0% | 10.1% | 1993 | $439 | 8.8% | 80.3% | 1.9% |
| Tinian | 2.57 | 42.8 | 14.9% | 35.8% | 14.8% | 1991 | $837 | 8.2% | 77.2% | 2.8% |
| Waterflow | 3.32 | 38.5 | 24.1% | 21.7% | 21.5% | 1988 | $886 | 6.7% | 79.9% | 12.7% |
| Lee Acres | 3.09 | 34.3 | 12.7% | 27.7% | 13.5% | 1992 | $977 | 10.4% | 79.5% | 13.6% |
| Flora Vista | 3.28 | 40.3 | 10.6% | 18.8% | 20.5% | 1989 | $1,131 | 14.3% | 86.3% | 1.6% |
| Aztec | 2.80 | 42.3 | 12.8% | 24.0% | 14.4% | 1987 | $905 | 17.4% | 86.9% | 5.3% |
| Bloomfield | 3.01 | 35.7 | 16.0% | 25.1% | 13.4% | 1990 | $1,026 | 15.4% | 84.3% | 6.4% |
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 Kirtland. 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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