Nakaibito, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Nakaibito, New Mexico Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Nakaibito, New Mexico had a total population of 251, the 336th largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $27,917, which is 56% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 45.4%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 56% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (45.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x.
Unemployment rate of 18.1% is notably above the national average.

Nakaibito Quick Facts

Population 251

Median Household Income $27,917

Median Home Value $67,500

Poverty Rate 45.4%

Unemployment Rate 18.1%

Median Age 39.1 years

Homeownership Rate 71.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

High School Graduation Rate 78.5%

Diversity Index 8/100

Population 251 336th of 495

Median Income $27,917 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 45.4% 265% higher than national

Median Home Value $67,500 bottom 20%

How Nakaibito 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	251	251	+0.0%
Median household income	$31,250	$27,917	-10.7%
Median home value	$45,000	$67,500	+50.0%

How Nakaibito Compares

Median Household Income

Nakaibito

$27,917

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Nakaibito

$67,500

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 45.5%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 18.2%

$100K+ 15.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

13.0%

$10K-$15K

7.8%

$15K-$20K

16.9%

$20K-$25K

7.8%

$25K-$30K

7.8%

$30K-$35K

2.6%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

6.5%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

3.9%

$100K-$125K

3.9%

$125K-$150K

3.9%

$150K-$200K

3.9%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

18.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

43.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.4%

Renter 28.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $800/mo 34.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

20.3%

55-74

30.7%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Nakaibito Rankings in New Mexico

#336 Population of 495

#328 Median Income of 346

#321 Education of 494

#304 Home Value of 336

Explore New Mexico Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in McKinley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gallup	21,023	$58,303	26.8%	$165,200
Zuni Pueblo	5,864	$45,724	29.9%	$81,700
Crownpoint	2,882	$51,011	31.5%	$61,100
Navajo	2,181	$32,208	51.6%	N/A
Thoreau	1,973	$45,469	27.5%	$95,200
Church Rock	1,381	$35,083	33.7%	$39,100
Iyanbito	1,233	$52,500	32.2%	$49,300
Gamerco	1,176	$48,977	52.0%	$99,600
Black Rock	1,125	$46,000	38.9%	$101,100
Prewitt	1,027	$19,074	54.4%	N/A

Cities Similar to Nakaibito

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Rosedale	252	N/A	$196,500	40.7%	34.5%
Haystack	250	N/A	$106,300	8.4%	28.4%
Rancho Grande	254	N/A	$205,400	46.5%	16.9%
Alamillo	247	N/A	N/A	0.0%	70.9%
Alamo	246	N/A	N/A	7.7%	1.2%

A note before these figures: with a population of 251, Nakaibito'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

Nakaibito is a small community located in New Mexico, within McKinley County. The total population is 251. It ranks as the 336th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nakaibito is 39.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nakaibito is $27,917. This is 56% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 65% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 45.4%. This is 155% 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 18.1%. This is 204% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $67,500. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Nakaibito is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nakaibito is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 78.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nakaibito, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nakaibito, New Mexico?

Nakaibito, New Mexico has a population of 251 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Nakaibito, NM?

The median household income in Nakaibito is $27,917, which is 65% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Nakaibito, NM?

The poverty rate in Nakaibito is 45.4%. This means approximately 114 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Nakaibito, New Mexico?

Nakaibito's population is 1.6% White, 0.0% Black, 2.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Nakaibito, NM?

The median home value in Nakaibito is $67,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.4x.

How educated is Nakaibito, New Mexico?

11.1% of adults (25+) in Nakaibito hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.