North Acomita Village, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 282, North Acomita Village'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

North Acomita Village is a small community located in New Mexico, within Cibola County. The total population is 282. It ranks as the 322nd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Acomita Village is 18.0 years. This is 54% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 50.3% of the population under 18, North Acomita Village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Acomita Village is $49,297. This is 23% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.9%. This is 73% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in North Acomita Village, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $63,800. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, North Acomita Village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Acomita Village is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% 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 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Acomita Village, 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.