Lobo Canyon, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 492, Lobo Canyon'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

Lobo Canyon is a small community located in New Mexico, within Cibola County. The total population is 492. It ranks as the 248th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lobo Canyon is 68.7 years. This is 74% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 5.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lobo Canyon is $91,506. This is 43% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 59% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lobo Canyon, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $166,100. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Lobo Canyon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lobo Canyon is Black or African American, making up 65.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.2%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (65.0% vs 1.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.7%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 98.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lobo Canyon, 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.