Mckinley County

As of the 2020 Census, McKinley County, NM, had a population of approximately 72,902 people. The racial composition includes 78.6% Native American, 15.1% White, 1.8% African American, 1.1% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race constitute 12.5% of the population. The county has around 22,676 households and a median household income of $31,835. The poverty rate is about 36.3%. The median age is 30.6 years.

Note: Demographic statistics are subject to updates and changes.

As of the 2020 Census, McKinley County, NM, had a population of approximately 72,902. The median home value was about $88,800. The median gross rent stood at $762 per month. Around 66.3% of the housing units were owner-occupied, and the remaining 33.7% were renter-occupied. The median household income was roughly $32,446. Housing availability fluctuates, influenced by economic conditions and demand. Please check the latest local listings for up-to-date information.

McKinley County, NM, participates in federal, state, and local elections. As of the most recent election cycle:

• Voter Turnout (2022 General Election): Approximately 50% of registered voters participated.
• Registered Voters: Around 40,000.

Key Races and Candidates:

• U.S. Representative (District 3):

  • Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democrat, incumbent)
  • Alexis Martinez Johnson (Republican)

• Governor:

  • Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democrat, incumbent)
  • Mark Ronchetti (Republican)

• Local Races:

  • County Commissioner District 2:
    • Genevieve Jackson (Democrat)
    • Charles Long (Republican)

• Judicial Positions: Various candidates for district judge and magistrate slots.

Note: Data and candidates may vary with each election cycle. Always refer to the McKinley County Clerk's Office or NM Secretary of State for official and up-to-date information.

McKinley County, NM, has educational attainment figures reflective of its socio-economic dynamics. As of recent data:

• High school diploma or equivalent: Approximately 78%
• Bachelor's degree: Around 12%
• Graduate or professional degree: Roughly 5%

Comparatively, New Mexico has about 86% of residents with a high school diploma, 27% with a bachelor's degree, and 11% with a graduate or professional degree. Nationally, approximately 90% of adults have a high school diploma, 36% hold a bachelor's degree, and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.

This places McKinley County below both state and national averages in terms of educational attainment, reflecting potential challenges and opportunities for educational improvement and resource allocation in this region.

As of recent data, McKinley County, NM has an employment rate influenced significantly by its key industries. The unemployment rate in McKinley County is approximately 8.5%, which is notably higher than the national average of around 3.7% and New Mexico's state average of about 5.9%.

Top industries in McKinley County include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, educational services, and construction. Specifically, healthcare and social assistance employ around 20% of the workforce, retail trade around 14%, and educational services about 13%.

In comparison, the national employment distribution for these sectors shows healthcare and social assistance at approximately 15%, retail trade at 10%, and educational services at 9%. New Mexico statewide figures are closer but still see healthcare and social assistance at about 17%, retail trade at 12%, and educational services at 10%.

These disparities reflect McKinley County's localized economic structure and its deviation from broader employment patterns.

As of the most recent data, McKinley County, New Mexico, has an average household income of approximately $34,000. This contrasts significantly with the national average household income, which stands around $68,700, and the state average of New Mexico, which is about $48,000. McKinley County's income levels reflect its largely rural and economically challenged status, highlighting the disparity within different regions of the United States.

These figures suggest a need for targeted economic development policies to bolster income levels in McKinley County.

As of the latest available data, McKinley County, New Mexico has a crime rate that is significantly higher than the national average. The county has a crime index of approximately 658.7 per 100,000 residents, compared to the U.S. average of 386.3 per 100,000.

Here's a summary table of the types of crimes and their counts per 100,000 residents: