Purty Rock, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Purty Rock, New Mexico had a total population of 133, the 399th largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $61,250, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Purty Rock Quick Facts
How Purty Rock 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 | 85 | 133 | +56.5% |
How Purty Rock Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Purty Rock Rankings in New Mexico
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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 Purty Rock
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Village | 133 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Arroyo Hondo (Santa Fe County) | 135 | N/A | $893,500 | 70.5% | 3.7% |
| Lumberton | 130 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 16.9% |
| Tajique | 130 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Tecolote | 126 | N/A | $188,800 | 24.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 133, Purty Rock'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
Purty Rock is a small community located in New Mexico, within McKinley County. The total population is 133. It ranks as the 399th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Purty Rock is 48.7 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Purty Rock is $61,250. This is 4% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Purty Rock. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Purty Rock, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 8.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 88% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Purty Rock, 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 Purty Rock, New Mexico?
Purty Rock, New Mexico has a population of 133 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Purty Rock, NM?
The median household income in Purty Rock is $61,250, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Purty Rock, NM?
The ACS sample for Purty Rock recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Purty Rock, New Mexico?
Purty Rock's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Purty Rock, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Purty Rock — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Purty Rock, New Mexico?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Purty Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.