McKinley County, NM

County

Cities in McKinley County

Neighborhoods in McKinley County

Neighborhood

McKinley, NM

Seven Lakes / Tsostsʼid Beʼekʼid / Escondido Ranch

China Springs / Kʼaaʼłání

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of McKinley

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

13.3%

Households with Children

38.7%

School Enrollment K-12

10,695

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 21.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.7%
Working Age (35-54): 24.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.5%
Seniors (65+): 13.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.1%
High School / GED: 35.9%
Some College or Associate's: 32.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 12.4%
Single Parents: 26.3%
Couples & Adults: 31.9%
Living Alone: 29.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.2%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 75.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 74.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.3%
Cuban: 0.2%
Dominican: 0.7%
Central American: 1.9%
South American: 0.6%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 21.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 3.7%
Other White: 54.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 97.5%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 51.1%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 42.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 6.2%
Middle School (5-8): 7.9%
High School (9-12): 6.3%
College / Graduate: 4.1%
Not Enrolled: 72.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources