Cibola County, New Mexico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in New Mexico

The population of Cibola County, New Mexico is 27,059 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in New Mexico. The median household income is $51,765, the median home value is $120,000, and the median age is 38.4.

The population of Cibola County has declined 2.3% since 2010 (27,319 → 26,686), a -0.17% annualized rate.

Cibola County within New Mexico · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

27,059

Population

-0.17%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$51,765

Median Income

$120,000

Median Home Value

Cibola County covers 4,540 sq mi of land at 6.0 people per square mile.

About Cibola County, NM

Cibola County is a county in New Mexico with a population of 27,059. It ranks #16 among counties in New Mexico by population. The median age is 38.4, in line with the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

The median household income in Cibola County is $51,765, below the US median of $74,580. 25.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $120,000, with monthly rent averaging $724. The homeownership rate of 70.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Cibola County reflects 18.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.9 minutes each way.

Cibola County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Cibola County had a population of 27,319 in 2010 and 26,686 in 2024, a -2.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,492 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.17%.

26,686

Population (2024)

27,319

Population (2010)

27,492

Peak (2011)

-0.17%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,319	-	-	estimate
2011	27,492	+173	+0.63%	estimate
2012	27,421	-71	-0.26%	estimate
2013	27,414	-7	-0.03%	estimate
2014	27,156	-258	-0.94%	estimate
2015	27,046	-110	-0.41%	estimate
2016	27,061	+15	+0.06%	estimate
2017	26,921	-140	-0.52%	estimate
2018	26,797	-124	-0.46%	estimate
2019	26,681	-116	-0.43%	estimate
2020	26,969	+288	+1.08%	estimate
2021	27,060	+91	+0.34%	estimate
2022	26,771	-289	-1.07%	estimate
2023	26,741	-30	-0.11%	estimate
2024	26,686	-55	-0.21%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	35.3%
Black or African American	2.1%
Asian	15.8%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	47.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.4

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

17.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

7.6%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

6.0%

25–34

14.6%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

6.2%

65–74

10.1%

75–84

6.1%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 17.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$51,765$-10,360 vs state
Mean household income	$68,361
Per-capita income	$25,032
Poverty rate	25.7%+12.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.6%
Employment-to-population	39.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.5%

Public administration

14.2%

Education & health care

13.8%

Construction

8.0%

Agriculture

6.7%

Finance & real estate

5.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Manufacturing

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Cibola County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.7%

Drive alone

2.6%

Carpool

75.4%

Public transit

9.5%

Work from home

22.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$120,000$-112,200 vs state

Median home value

$724

Median rent

70.5%

Homeownership rate

11,171

Total housing units

74.8%

Occupied

25.2%

Vacant

29.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.6%

With health insurance

88.6%

With broadband internet

25.6%

Foreign-born

8.2%

Veterans (18+)

21.2%

With a disability

65.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.4%

High School+

18.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cibola County, New Mexico has a population of 27,059 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in New Mexico. Population density is 6 people per square mile.

The population of Cibola County has declined 2.3% since 2010 (27,319 → 26,686), a -0.17% annualized rate.

The median household income in Cibola County, New Mexico is $51,765, with mean (average) household income of $68,361 and per-capita income of $25,032. 25.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Cibola County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.2%), White (35.3%), Asian (15.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Cibola County, New Mexico is 38.4 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Cibola County is $120,000 and median monthly rent is $724. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,171 total housing units, 25.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Cibola County, New Mexico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

Albuquerque is among the largest cities associated with Cibola County, New Mexico, with a population of 562,488.