Demographics & People — Gallup, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,333 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,300 |
| Median Age | 34.4 |
| Total Households | 7,050 |
| Family Households | 4,753 |
| Average Household Size | 2.93 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,647 |
| Black or African American | 282 |
| Asian | 807 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,250 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 16,358 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 6,808 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 5,121 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,373 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,453 |
| English | 826 |
| Irish | 790 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 632 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 601 |
| German | 565 |
Language
| English Only | 12,992 |
| Spanish | 2,184 |
| Population 5+ | 20,087 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,003 |
| Population 18+ | 15,123 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gallup, New Mexico.