Demographics & People — Shiprock, New Mexico
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,339 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,100 |
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| Median Age | 34.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,309 |
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| Family Households | 1,925 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.58 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 95 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 273 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 7,726 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 480 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 220 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 215 |
| English | 30 |
| Scottish | 25 |
| Irish | 23 |
| American | 16 |
| German | 9 |
| Italian | 7 |
Language
| English Only | 4,038 |
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| Spanish | 37 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,948 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 238 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,371 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Shiprock, New Mexico.
