Cibola County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: Cibola County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cibola County, New Mexico has a population of 26,845, the 17th most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $50,759 and the median home value is $125,400. The poverty rate is 28.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cibola County Quick Facts

Population 26,845

Median Household Income $50,759

Median Home Value $125,400

Poverty Rate 28.4%

Unemployment Rate 10.5%

Median Age 40.0 years

Homeownership Rate 76.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.0%

High School Graduation 84.7%

Cities/Places 27

Population 26,845 17th of 33

Median Income $50,759 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 28.4%

Unemployment 10.5%

How Cibola County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	27,059	26,845	-0.8%
Median household income	$51,765	$50,759	-1.9%
Median home value	$120,000	$125,400	+4.5%

Median Household Income

Cibola

$50,759

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cibola

$125,400

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.0%

$25K-$50K 22.7%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 21.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.6%

$10K-$15K

6.6%

$15K-$20K

6.7%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

5.8%

$30K-$35K

6.2%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

9.0%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

2.4%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

10.5% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

43.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.1%

Renter 23.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $759/mo 17.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

23.0%

75+

7.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Cibola County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grants	8,951	$47,183	34.1%	$136,500
Milan	2,327	$36,133	32.2%	$75,500
Paraje	1,333	$33,239	61.7%	N/A
Skyline-Ganipa	1,226	$56,992	14.5%	$83,900
San Rafael	1,039	$83,423	13.4%	$120,400
Las Tusas	999	$58,627	62.2%	$161,200
McCartys Village	723	$45,438	29.2%	N/A
Pinehill	664	$45,417	35.2%	N/A
San Mateo	602	$77,745	0.0%	N/A
Acomita Lake	590	$85,346	22.9%	N/A
Seama	538	N/A	71.5%	N/A
Seboyeta	517	$44,638	2.3%	N/A
Mesita	514	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Lobo Canyon	492	$91,506	7.3%	$166,100
Laguna	459	N/A	28.7%	N/A
Mount Taylor	335	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Broadview	296	N/A	0.0%	N/A
South Acomita Village	294	N/A	0.0%	N/A
North Acomita Village	282	$49,297	30.9%	$63,800
Paguate	226	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Anzac Village	185	$108,438	17.8%	$65,400
Candy Kitchen	180	N/A	16.1%	$213,800
Bluewater Village	133	N/A	0.0%	N/A
San Fidel	79	N/A	3.8%	N/A
Golden Acres	62	N/A	0.0%	N/A
El Morro Valley	53	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Mountain View (Cibola County)	48	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cibola County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 26,845. It is the 17th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 27 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cibola County is 40.0 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cibola County is $50,759. This is 21% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.4%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.5%. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $125,400. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Cibola County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cibola County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 19.5%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cibola County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cibola County, New Mexico?

Cibola County has a population of 26,845, making it the 17th most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Cibola County?

The median household income in Cibola County is $50,759 with a poverty rate of 28.4%.

How many cities are in Cibola County, New Mexico?

Cibola County contains 27 Census-designated places.