Gallina, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 318, Gallina's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Gallina is a small community located in New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. The total population is 318. It ranks as the 301st most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gallina is 40.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Gallina has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gallina is $77,629. This is 21% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Gallina, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $196,100. Housing costs are 21% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Gallina is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gallina is Hispanic or Latino, making up 75.2% of the population. Asian residents account for 24.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (75.2% vs 48.4%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (24.8% vs 1.6%).

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 18.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Gallina, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.